Greater Portland Exhibits “Local Color: Pieces of Maine,” paintings by Dawn Maron, Mike Maron and Suzanne Woodward, Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 US Rte. 1, Suite 100, Falmouth, to April 29. “Logging in the Maine Woods, 1915-1928, The Paintings of Alden Grant,” on loan at Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main St., from Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum […]
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Freeport Police Beat: March 10
Arrests 3/4 at 1:08 p.m. Phillip Blais, 36, of River Street, Lewiston, was arrested at Merrill Road and Evergreen Drive by Officer Paul Chenevert on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 3/7 at 1:55 p.m. Nicole Benoit-Downs, 44, of Lawrence Street, Westbrook, was arrested on Main Street by Michael McManus on a charge of theft […]
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Community Calendar March 9-25
Greater Portland Benefits Beauty and the Books, to March 31, silent auction of art and crafts to benefit Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, 781-2351, [email protected]. Chocolate Lovers’ Fling, 1-4 p.m. April 3, South Portland Marriott, 200 Sable Oaks Dr., South Portland. Chocolate confections made in Southern Maine, judging, silent auction. All proceeds benefit Sexual […]
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Residents won’t see legalizing pot on ballot
FALMOUTH — The measure to legalize marijuana for adults in Maine will not be on the November ballot this year. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, which has its headquarters on U.S. Route 1 and led the legalization effort, submitted over 103,000 signatures to election officials in Augusta on Feb. 1. A press release […]
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RSU 5 budget includes modest tax hike
FREEPORT — The proposed fiscal year 2017 budget for Regional School Unit 5 of $31 million would mean an increase of 5.15 percent from the current year. The RSU 5 Board of Directors scheduled a March 9 public hearing on the proposed budget, which increased $1.51 million from the current year. Superintendent of Schools Ed McDonough […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: March 10
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 29 to March 6. Fire calls 2/29 at 12:11 p.m. Fire alarm on Pine Ridge Road. 2/29 at 1:17 p.m. Unattended, unpermitted fire on Memorial Highway. 3/1 at 4:08 p.m. Fire on Memorial Highway. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to two calls from Feb. […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: March 10
Arrests 2/23 at 1:28 a.m. Cody Thoits, 20, of Strawberry Ridge Lane, was arrested by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Mill Road on a charge of operating under the influence. 2/24 at 1:38 a.m. Dakota Partridge, 21, of Gray Road, Windham, was arrested by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Gray Road on a charge of violating conditions […]
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Northern Meetings: March 10-17
Chebeague Thur. 3/17 7 p.m. Planning Board IH Cumberland Mon. 3/14 7 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 3/15 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Falmouth Mon. 3/14 7 p.m. Town Council (Special Meeting) TH Tues. 3/15 4 p.m. PACPAC MMAC Wed. 3/16 11 a.m. Tercentennial Committee TH Freeport Thur. 3/10 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Commission FCC […]
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Center for Deaf can now accept private donations
FALMOUTH — A bill by state Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, that supports the Maine Education Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing became law last week without Gov. Paul LePage’s signature. The law now removes restrictions which prohibited the school from accepting private donations from alumni, foundations and others. Formerly known as the Gov. […]
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Route to the White House still holds twists and turns
Candidates face challenges in their battle for voters.