Although Falmouth Heritage Museum has remained closed throughout the pandemic, the local historical society has continued to fulfill its mission of preserving the town’s history.
January 2021
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police: New Sharon man shot domestic partner, then self
Police found the bodies of Jessica Dapolito, 42, and Robert Dapolito, 55, on Monday at their house on Hovey Road.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Lyme disease cases could be 10 times higher than records show, CDC finds
Maine set a record in 2019 with 2,079 cases of the tick-borne illness, but a federal report suggests the actual number is much higher.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins score with 11 seconds left in OT to nip Penguins, 3-2
Craig Smith scores the winner for Boston, which recovers after blowing a two-goal lead.
Posted inSports
Golf notes: Davis Love III appointed captain again, this time for Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup in 2022 at Quail Hollow Club will be the third time Davis Love III has been captain of a U.S. team in the last 10 years.
Posted inSports
The Boston Marathon will be held on Oct. 11 if state officials allow road races
Road races are currently not allowed right now in Massachusetts, but if they are in October the race will take place for the first time since 2019.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
NFL notebook: Packers’ Rodgers clarifies postgame remarks about his future
All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers says that “I don’t think there’s any reason why I wouldn’t be back” with the Green Bay Packers next season.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Sanford Mainers name Lops as manager for 2021 season
Nic Lops was an assistant coach in 2019 for the Mainers, who did not play last summer due to the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. restores relations with Palestinians, renews refugee aid
‘Under the new administration, the policy of the United States will be to support a mutually agreed two-state solution, one in which Israel lives in peace and security alongside a viable Palestinian state,’ acting U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Opponents of CMP shutoff notices file appeal to reinstate ban
The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is ‘unreasonable’ under Maine law.