NAPLES — A Brownfield man led police on a high-speed chase in Naples before crashing his car early last Saturday morning, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. A press release for the Sherriff’s Office said Richard Nicholson, 25, was taken to Bridgton Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries after his 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier went sideways […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Dodgeball tourney promotes drug-free communities
WINDHAM — A local coalition that works to promote drug-free communities is hosting a March 7 dodgeball tournament fundraiser at Windham High School. The event, which is set to last from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the high school gym, is hosted by the Be The Influence Coalition. The coalition’s mission is to “promote community collaboration […]
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RSU 14 school bus vaping incident
WINDHAM — A Windham High School student has been charged after a vaping incident on an RSU 14 school bus last week. Windham Police Captain Bill Andrew said that a 16-year-old male student has since been charged with possession of a scheduled drug. Andrew said that the student was taken into custody last Thursday and was […]
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Inside Windham
Blood donations neededThe harsh winter weather and this year’s severe flu season have left the Red Cross with a shortage of blood for people in need. Blood and platelet donations are necessary to ensure that hospital patients can continue to receive life-saving treatments. If you’d like to donate blood for this important cause, you can […]
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Outdoor sport builds community
Al Sochard of Harrison and his faithful friend take first place in the snowshoe 5K at the Bridgton Winter Carnival Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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South Portland Police Beat Feb. 23
Arrests 2/5 at 10:22 p.m. Charles James Phillips, 22, of Detroit, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Shane Stephenson on a charge of operating vehicle without a license. 2/5 at 11:29 p.m. Hector Luis Velasquez, 24, of Westbrook, was arrested on Main Street by Officer David Stailing on charges of illegal possession of a firearm, […]
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Erik’s Church has ’round here buzz in Windham
WINDHAM — Plans for a new country-themed restaurant and bar are generating some buzz in Windham. Erik’s Church, a restaurant and bar currently under construction in the Sebago Plaza off of Route 302 in north Windham, received its liquor license and several permits from the Windham Town Council Feb. 13. Several councilors wished the project luck or expressed […]
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Scarborough Police beat Feb. 23
Arrests 2/12 at 10:13 a.m. Jonathan S. Geisinger, 40, of Portland, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Brian Nappi on two charges of operating when license suspended or revoked. 2/12 at 10:13 a.m. Joanne Leo, 43, of Gorham, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Brian Nappi for permitting unlawful use of vehicle and violating […]
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Inside Standish
Red Cross blood driveThe American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the Standish Town Hall on February 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All blood types are needed. To make an appointment or for more information, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-733-2767. Wildridge Garden […]
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Crystal Lake Estates plan faces Council concern
GRAY — A proposed contract zone concept for a 400 unit senior housing project was met with questions and some opposition by the Gray Town Council Tuesday night. Rick Liberty, representing American Retirement Communities, provided an overview of the proposed Crystal Lake Estates project, which would not meet current town zoning requirements and would need a […]