Arrests 3/19 at 12:25 a.m. Tanya Wood, 35, of Colebrook Road, New Gloucester, was arrested by Office Benjamin Burnes on Dutton Hill Road and charged with operating under the influence and operating without a license (conditional restriction). 3/24 at 12:34 a.m. Casey Gurney, 30, of Grove Street, Norway, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on […]
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Coastal History: When trolleys died, so did Brunswick, Freeport attractions
One of Thomas Edison’s crowning achievements was the invention of a practical light bulb. If you think about it, though, he had a little problem when it came to light bulb sales: people didn’t have electricity in their homes and businesses. Edison had to design and build massive dynamos, power stations, and wiring systems in […]
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Freeport Police Beat: April 4
Arrests 4/1 at 12:59 p.m. Luis A. Dubon, 42, of Cedar Lane, was arrested on Durham Road by Officer Beck Kavanaugh on charges of operating under the influence, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, and endangering the welfare of a dependent person. Summonses 3/29 at 11:19 p.m. Wael A. Hassan, 40, of Webster Street, Lewiston, […]
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Opponents step up criticism of Falmouth growth guidelines
FALMOUTH — The message delivered to town officials in a public forum on growth and density was that 2016 zoning changes in support of an updated Comprehensive Plan are widely unpopular. At the March 28 forum, many of the more than 170 residents in attendance said they are frustrated and question whether the vision for the […]
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New office OK'd for Yarmouth harbormaster
YARMOUTH — The Planning Board approved a plan to replace the harbormaster’s office at town landing with a new building that is three times larger. The $250,000 structure will also include a workshop, meeting room and employee washroom. Construction will begin this fall. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of […]
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Chairwoman: Freeport-Pownal-Durham school budget, tax hikes 'modest'
FREEPORT — The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors unanimously adopted a budget for fiscal year 2020 that includes an increase of $1.1 million over this year’s $33 million budget. The budget recommended by Superintendent Becky Foley estimates that $26.8 million will be raised from taxation. The tax increase districtwide will be 4.15 percent, up from $25.8 million. […]
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Falmouth library launches renovation
Trustees, elected officials, donors, volunteers, and patrons were in the crowd during a ceremonial ground-breaking for the $6.6 million expansion and renovation of Falmouth Memorial Library at 5 Lunt Road on Saturday, March 30. Helping to move the dirt pile were library President Steven Knapp, left, Town Manager Nathan Poore, library Director Andi Jackson-Darling, Town […]
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North Yarmouth group to hold Mud Ball fundraiser for Wescustogo project
NORTH YARMOUTH — The Friends of Wescustogo have a long way to go to reach their $250,000 fundraising goal for the Wescustogo Hall and Community Center that is now under construction. But the group hopes next week’s Mud Ball will provide a push. The event will be held at The Barn on Walnut Hill, 655 […]
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Birdman of Bradbury: Zane Baker keeps his eyes peeled for raptors
POWNAL — When an American kestrel flew into his childhood home, Zane Baker said, he realized birds would always be a major part of his life. His father caught it and let it go, but Baker’s interest in all things avian remained. That passion has literally inspired Baker to climb mountains. He spent a windy […]
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Special election set for Cumberland-Gray House seat
CUMBERLAND — A special election to replace former District 45 state Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, will be held June 11, coinciding with the regular June election. Denno announced his resignation from the Cumberland-Gray district March 26, effective the following day. He said a continuing battle with lung cancer forced him to step down. Democrats, Green […]