Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from June 3-9. Fire calls 6/5 at 7:14 p.m. Police assist in New Gloucester. 6/5 at 7:57 p.m. Sprinkler activation in Pownal. 6/7 at 9 a.m. Public service assistance on Main Street in Cumberland. 6/7 at 2:50 p.m. Authorized controlled burning on Packard Farm Road. 6/9 at […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Hello summer: Fresh herbs and rhubarb
My wonderful friend, Lisa, shared this grain bowl recipe with me recently and I can’t seem to get enough of it. I simply crave the fresh healthy flavors of these herbs and spices bursting on my taste buds. Besides, the dish is really easy to put together. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m sure […]
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There’s pirate’s treasure to be found (maybe)
My favorite movie pirate is probably the Dread Pirate Roberts, from “The Princess Bride.” The inspiration for the character was a real pirate named Bartholomew Roberts, who captured, it is claimed, 400 ships and 50 million pounds worth of treasure. He was known for a diamond cross he wore around his neck, which can be […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: June 13
Arrests 5/28 at 7:57 p.m. Michael Langston, 40, of Kathy Lane, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Kathy Lane. 5/30 at 2:49 p.m. Leanna Alexander, 27, of Tram Way, Westbrook, was arrested by Officer Benjamin Burnes in Gray on a charge of operating without a license. Summonses No criminal summonses were […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: June 13
Arrests 6/4 at 7:46 a.m. Anya M. Morin, 33, of Vespa Lane, was arrested on Vespa Lane by Officer Amie Rapa on an outstanding warrant. 6/9 at 12:46 p.m. Cherish N. Burgess, 31, of Mountfort Road, North Yarmouth, was arrested on Hallowell Road by Sgt. Kevin Pedersen on an outstanding warrant. Summonses No criminal summonses […]
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Yarmouth hopes to improve downtown pocket park
YARMOUTH — Lack of upkeep at Latchstring Park is causing concern among residents and town councilors. As a result, the council is set to approve the creation of a task force that would “explore strategies to beautify the park and make it safer,” according to a memo from Town Manager Nat Tupper. The council discussed creating […]
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Falmouth celebrates ‘original, significant’ illustrated map with new book
FALMOUTH — Until recently, the origins of an illustrated map of Falmouth seemed lost to time. But a concerted effort by Theo Holtwijk, the town’s director of long range planning and economic development, has revealed the map was painted by Edward La Salle of Portland in 1940. The fully restored painting, which now hangs in a […]
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Deaf Mainer first in the state to earn Ph.D.
PORTLAND — Too often decisions are made for the deaf and hard of hearing without their insight and input, particularly when it comes to language acquisition. That’s one reason Regan Thibodeau, who was born deaf, said she wanted so much to earn a doctorate in public policy. “This degree allows me to not only come up […]
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Yarmouth voters put Waeldner, Bates on council, approve school budget
YARMOUTH — Current Council Chairman Rob Waeldner was re-elected for another three- year term Tuesday. Waeldner received 703 votes and Randall Bates, a former councilor, was chosen for the second open seat on the town’s governing board. He got 688 votes. There were two other candidates in the race, both newcomers. Peter Fromuth received 552 […]
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Overnight closures on Interstate 295 in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Both directions of Interstate 295 between Exit 9 and Exit 10 will be closed for four early morning hours through Friday, June 14, with additional partial lane closures the rest of the overnight. The Maine Department of Transportation is closing the highway between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., with detour signs to redirect traffic, […]