PORTLAND — A Cape Elizabeth psychologist was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court to eight months in federal prison for fraudulently billing insurance companies for nearly $70,000 in services. Carole Orem-Hough, 55, also was sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay more than $69,000 to four insurance companies, according to court […]
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Bow hunters lament loss of Falmouth land
NORTH YARMOUTH — Steve Dunsmoor was fast at work behind the counter, tapping new arrow points into aluminum shafts for a nearby customer. But Dunsmoor took a moment’s break to lament a revised ordinance in Falmouth that restricts bow hunting from some town-owned properties. For bow hunters, the loss of any potential hunting grounds is […]
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Falmouth to hold discussions on Comp Plan, Route 1
FALMOUTH — The town’s future will be the subject of two public meetings on consecutive days next week. First, a draft version of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan will be discussed Wednesday, Oct. 16, during a public hearing at Town Hall. Then, on Thursday, Oct. 17, the Community Development Committee will present a draft final plan […]
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Brunswick police increase patrols after 2 reported child abduction attempts
BRUNSWICK — Police have increased daily patrols near three schools after investigating reports of possible child abduction attempts. Police Deputy Chief Marc Hagan on Tuesday said between increased patrols and communications with school administrators, he’s confident that police have ensured the safety of residents in the area. “We are reminding people that this is a […]
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Falmouth Fire Department to host open house
FALMOUTH — Falmouth Fire-EMS will host its annual open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12, at Central Fire Station, 8 Bucknam Road. The free event includes fire prevention tips and a truck exhibit featuring fire trucks, ambulances, a monster truck and more that “kids can climb on and inspect,” according to a […]
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Shutdown leads to layoffs of 52 Maine state workers
The employees in the Disability Determination Office are paid with federal funds.
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Falmouth police warn residents about attempted burglaries
FALMOUTH — Police placed a reverse 911 call to residents Thursday, Oct. 3, to warn them about a series of attempted burglaries by a man who is still at large. Lt. John Kilbride said the call was made Thursday night after a string of incidents, beginning with a motor vehicle burglary about 3:30 p.m. at […]
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Election 2013: Candidates unopposed in Topsham
TOPSHAM — Two candidates for the Board of Selectmen are unopposed, meaning their election next month is assured, barring any major write-in campaigns. The School Administrative District 75 election is also uncontested, with two incumbents running unopposed for re-election. Marie Brillant is seeking a second term on the Board of Selectmen, while this will be […]
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First among town clerks: Topsham's Ruth Lyons honored as state's best
TOPSHAM — Ruth Lyons, the town clerk for more than 20 years, has been named clerk of the year by the Maine Town & City Clerks Association. “I’m very honored,” Lyons said last week. “You never know how people really feel about you. … It’s just unbelievable, the 50 or 60 comments I’ve gotten. I […]
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SAD 51 board could choose new superintendent next spring
CUMBERLAND — The School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors may choose a candidate for superintendent by next March or early April, Chairwoman Karen Campbell said Tuesday. The School Board discussed its time-line Monday for replacing Robert Hasson, who is leaving the job after 20 years Nov. 1 to become deputy executive director of the […]