Arrests No arrests were reported from July 29 to Aug. 4. Fire calls 7/25 at 8:08 p.m. Motor vehicle accident on Mill Road. 7/29 at 3:36 p.m. Power line down on Royal Road. 7/31 at 11:26 a.m. Brush fire in Pownal. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to three calls from July 25-31.
Alex Lear
Staff Writer
Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland Police Beat: Aug. 8
Arrests 7/25 at 4:37 a.m. Joshua Britten, 25, of Malden, Massachusetts, was arrested by Officer Joseph Burke on U.S. Route 1 and charged with operating under the influence and criminal speed. 7/25 at 9 p.m. Kimberly Wilcox, 61, of Leighton Avenue, Yarmouth, was arrested by Officer Jake Lachance on Chelsea Way and charged with operating […]
advertisement
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham Fair promises to be a like mother, like daughter affair
The 165th annual event returns Aug. 6-11 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off the Route 196 Coastal Connector.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath ramps up planning for Maine’s 200th birthday
A second local planning session is to be held Aug. 16.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath seeks suggestions to improve Heritage Days
An online survey is open until Monday, Aug. 5.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: Aug. 2
Arrests No arrests were reported from July 22-29. Summonses 7/22 at 7:05 p.m. Christopher Hinkley, 35, of Jepson Avenue, Lewiston, was issued a summons by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Main Street on a charge of operating with an expired license more than 90 days. 7/28 at 12:13 a.m. Corwin Donnell, 23, of Olive Avenue, Lewiston, […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Former editor of The Forecaster elected to Maine Press Association Hall of Fame
Marian McCue will be inducted in October, along with Stephen Fay and the late Chris Cousins.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth aims for Wescustogo fundraising boost
A golf tournament scheduled for September has already raised more than $4,000 from sponsors.
Posted inThe Forecaster
North Yarmouth Police Beat: Aug. 1
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from July 22-28. Fire calls 7/19 at 2:30 p.m. Cover assignment on Main Street in Yarmouth. 7/20 at 11:30 a.m. Cover assignment on Main Street in Yarmouth. 7/20 at 7:53 p.m. Cover assignment on East Elm Street in Yarmouth. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services reported no […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland school community mourns girl who died after Gorham car crash
An online crowd-funding campaign for Raelynn Bell’s family quickly exceeded $30,000.