In his Gorham home, Rex Brookings works on a quilt that will be given to a military veteran. Donna and Rex Brookings of Gorham display a sample of quilts they and other volunteers assemble locally. As part of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, the quilts are awarded in ceremonies to military veterans. GORHAM — A Friendly […]
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 4-8.
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 4-8. Fire calls Reports of fire and EMS calls were not available from Oct. 4-8.
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Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests 9/29 at 11:34 p.m. Thomas S. Farmer, 50, of Gables Drive, Yarmouth, was arrested on Lilac Lane by Officer Mike Brown on a charge of criminal trespass. Summonses 9/24 at 12:04 p.m. Osman B. Mahamud, 24, of Cumberland Avenue, Portland, was issued a summons on Babbidge Road by Officer Jeffrey Smith on charges of […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests 9/29 at 11:34 p.m. Thomas S. Farmer, 50, of Gables Drive, Yarmouth, was arrested on Lilac Lane by Officer Mike Brown on a charge of criminal trespass. Summonses 9/24 at 12:04 p.m. Osman B. Mahamud, 24, of Cumberland Avenue, Portland, was issued a summons on Babbidge Road by Officer Jeffrey Smith on charges of […]
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Southern School Notebook: Oct. 13
Holy Cross students in South Portland help people and pets Students at Holy Cross School in South Portland have concluded a three-week relief effort to help victims of Hurricane Harvey, and the act of kindness turned out even better than Principal Christine L’Abbé could have dreamed. “Our school community donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, and travel-size shampoos […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests 10/5 at 10:09 p.m. A 16-year-old, gender not disclosed, no address listed, was arrested on Unity Lane by Officer Paul Chenevert on a charge of criminal trespass. Summonses 10/7 at 11:14 a.m. Mingyan Huang, 22, of Mayflower Hill, Waterville, was issued a summons on Main Street by Officer Keith Norris on a charge of theft by […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests 9/28 at 9:25 p.m. Gary Peaslee Jr., 30, of Jack Hall Road, New Gloucester, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Blanchard Road. 10/1 at 8:41 p.m. Krystal Golder, 31, of Lisbon Street, Lisbon Falls, was arrested on a warrant by Sgt. Antonio Ridge on Gray Road. Summonses 9/30 at 3:48 […]
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New focus, new name for Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport
FREEPORT — With an eye toward becoming a leading center for researching and addressing how agriculture and farming impact the environment, Wolfe’s Neck Farm is changing its name to Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment. Executive Director Dave Herring said the change came about as the farm began to feel more like an agricultural center […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 2-8. Fire calls 10/3 at 8:43 a.m. Vehicle crash on Main and School streets. 10/4 at 10:18 p.m. Odor investigation on Oakwood Drive. 10/4 at 6:44 p.m. Gas leak on Sea Meadows Lane. 10/4 at 7:11 p.m. Gas leak on Main Street. 10/5 at 3:23 p.m. Vehicle crash on Bayview Street. […]