The town of Falmouth will forgo browntail moth control measures this year after an assessment shows a continued reduction of the moth in town. Davey Tree Experts’ assessment showed that no areas along public right of ways meet the “moderate” criteria, and much of the community is free from nests. The town advises residents to […]
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Monday’s college roundup: Dambrot returned Duquesne to the NCAAs just as promised, now it’s time to walk away
Keith Dambrot is stepping down whenever Duquesne’s NCAA run ends.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A glorious day on South Moat Mountain
South Moat Mountain near Conway, New Hampshire, is one of my favorite mountain hikes. I included it in my book, “Mountains for Mortals – New England,” a mountain guidebook that features what I consider to be the 30 finest, most scenic mountain hikes in New England. The 2,749-foot peak is particularly beautiful during winter. My […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Local residents make academic honoros
The following local students made the Endicott College Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Samantha Brodeur, Entrepreneurship, daughter of Janice Brodeur and Robert Brodeur; Connor Coffin, Exercise Science, son of Julie Coffin and Brett Coffin; Liam Mahar, Criminal Justice, son of Suzanne Mahar and Edward Mahar; and Amber Woods, Interior Architecture, daughter of Chelsie Woods and Stephan […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: Ceddanne Rafaela’s potential coming to fruition for Red Sox
The former Portland Sea Dog has been impressive at the plate and in the field during spring training.
Posted inMaine
Portland police say death of man found in Casco Bay not suspicious
It could take the medical examiner several weeks to receive results of toxicology tests and determine the cause of death.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts.
Posted inMaine
Sagadahoc deputy criticized for failing to arrest Lewiston shooter is running for sheriff
Sgt. Aaron Skolfield, who has faced scrutiny for failing to properly heed warnings about Robert Card’s declining mental health, filed paperwork to run for Sagadahoc County sheriff in February.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston plans a memorial for Oct. 25 mass shooting
New committee will soon begin planning a memorial and related events.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Former York special education teacher settles discrimination lawsuit against district
Michele Figueira had sued the York School Department last summer, alleging officials created a hostile work environment in which she was discriminated against for being gay. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.