So, someone told me it’s spring and I’m trying to be as optimistic as those songs about spring and romance and hope that seem to be in the air this time of year. Songs like “June is Busting Out All Over,” make you think of flowers budding and leaves whispering. You know, happy because the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Take it easy
The past couple weeks have been particularly hectic, with more appointments, meetings, and unexpected events than usual. Not only have I not had as much time to spend in the kitchen, but I’ve had to replace my old reliable gas range. During a mid-April electrical outage and subsequent power surge, the oven’s control panel was […]
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Coastal History: Missing livestock? Check the local pound
I used to live in Oklahoma, and one day I woke up to find a beautiful stray white horse on my property. Animal Control was called, and it was duly hauled away. Soon after, I made the boneheaded decision to allow a co-worker to keep two ponies at my place. They covered all my grass […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: May 9
Arrests No arrests were reported from April 22-28. Summonses 4/23 at 6:22 p.m. Torrey Santos, 20, of Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, was issued a summons by Officer Matthew Merriman on Harris Road on a charge of consumption of liquor by a minor. 4/24 at 12:22 a.m. Jason Ward, 47, of Shaker Road, Gray, was issued a […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: May 9
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from April 29 to May 5. Fire calls 5/2 at 8:30 a.m. Gasoline spill on Walnut Hill Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to one call from April 29 to May 5.
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Yarmouth Police Beat: May 9
Arrests 5/4 at 11:45 p.m. A 17-year-old male was arrested on North Road by Sgt. Keven Pedersen on a charge of operating after suspension. 5/5 at 8:53 a.m. Traci Laura Turner, 25, of East Elm Street, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Joshua Robinson on an outstanding warrant. Summonses 4/30 at 3:26 p.m. Wendall […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: May 9
Arrests 4/26 at 1:23 p.m. Samuel K. Grimes, 30, of Rhode Island, was arrested on Foreside Road by Officer Steve Townsend on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/3 at 4:32 p.m. Barry Jay Buck, 53, of Ray Street, Portland, was arrested on Ledgewood Drive by Officer Steve Townsend on charges of operating under […]
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Sande's Picks: Local wine shops are special places
Why shop at a local store when chain grocery and warehouse stores offer convenience and good selection? If you care about wine, want to be confident when trying something new, and want to be part of a friendly, adventurous “community” of wine-interested people, try cultivating a relationship with a knowledgeable and engaging wine merchant. Trust […]
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2 Falmouth teams earn Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
FALMOUTH — For the first time town schools are sending two Odyssey of the Mind teams to the World Finals, being held at Michigan State University May 22-25. The team from Falmouth Elementary School finished first in its division and the team from Falmouth Middle, formed for the first time this academic year, took second place, […]
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Yarmouth plan: Make Main Street more charming, cohesive
YARMOUTH — The goal of a new Main Street Master Plan, according to the planning and development director, is to maintain the village character while making targeted improvements to further enhance its charm. Planner Alex Jaegerman has been working with an advisory committee of residents and several consultants for the past six months, including Terrence J. […]