The proposal would adopt recommendations made by a national traffic safety group after two motorcyclists were killed during an annual charity ride in Augusta in 2017.
2019
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
String of business break-ins goes on, but Portland police say some still aren’t locking up
Two more burglaries, reported early Tuesday, prompt police to step up patrols of businesses. One of the 14 victims says, ‘It’s not your typical smash and grab.’
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Posted inMaine, News
Falmouth police find 15-year-old boy, say he likely ran away
Tacoma Malloy, who had been missing since Saturday, was found Tuesday evening at a local address, police say.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
2 potential candidates so far after death of Yarmouth school board member
Philip Jones died unexpectedly Aug. 11; the town must hold a special election to fill the School Committee vacancy.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lacrosse community memorializes Freeporter Steel Crawford
Falcon Stadium hosted a hugely successful charity game on Sunday to benefit family and friends of the fallen athlete.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 23-30
Bath Tues. 8/27 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee CH Wed. 8/28 4 p.m. Transportation Committee CH Brunswick Mon. 8/26 3 p.m. Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority TH Harpswell Mon. 8/26 8 a.m. Board of Appeals Site Visit Tues. 8/27 5 p.m. Marine Resources TO Wed. 8/28 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals TO Thur. 8/29 […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth police want more control over nuisance dogs
The police chief is recommending tightening ordinance language to give officers a more objective standard to follow.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Data confirms growing dead zone in Chesapeake Bay
Maryland scientists fear it could harm crabs, oysters and the state’s seafood industry.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Multi-town recycling project results in ‘clear improvement’
Falmouth, South Portland, Scarborough and Windham used summer interns to educate residents about how to reduce recycling contamination.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
SMCC academy turns student firefighters into pros
The 35 students participating live at local fire stations and gain real-world experience as part of the firefighter program offered at the college.