Freeport Varsity Baseball Apr. 11@ Yarmouth4 p.m. Apr. 22Cape Elizabeth5 p.m. Apr. 24@ York4 p.m. Apr. 26Falmouth4 p.m. Apr. 29York4 p.m. May 1@ Old Orchard Beach4 p.m. May 3Gray-New Gloucester4 p.m. May 6Greely4 p.m. May 8@ Traip4 p.m. May 10@ Poland Regional4 p.m. May 13@ Cape Elizabeth4:30 p.m. May 15Wells4 p.m. May 16Lake Region4 p.m. […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Talk it to death
Eliot Cutler is a bigger boob than Paul LePage. LePage, Maine’s Republican governor, throws infantile tantrums and has the political awareness of deep-fried hake. Even when he’s right on the issues (and he often is), his haphazard approach usually renders him ineffective and, sometimes, counterproductive. If LePage is on your side, you start at a […]
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Casco man arrested for strangling girlfriend
CASCO – A Casco man was arrested Monday and charged with assaulting and strangling his girlfriend this weekend. Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Peterson, 38, Monday afternoon on an arrest warrant for domestic violence assault stemming from an incident with his girlfriend Saturday. It is a class B offense. No bail is allowed on […]
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Freeport-Waynflete lacrosse game to benefit American Cancer Society
FREEPORT – The American Cancer Society and Coaches vs. Cancer have announced the Coaches vs. Cancer Event, presented by Freeport High School boys lacrosse team. On Saturday, May 4, at Freeport High School, the Falcons will team up with the Waynflete Flyers, all to help fight cancer. At 3:30 p.m., the two boys lacrosse teams […]
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Korean crisis may help U.S. forge new ties with China
North Korea’s threats have focused China and the U.S. on regional security instead of an economic rivalry.
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Distracted driving laws fall short
Getting drivers to recognize the dangers of distraction appears to be harder than getting them to wear seatbelts.
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Augusta man pleads guilty in Rite Aid standoff
Dylan Karczewski robbed the Augusta Rite store before locking himself inside the bathroom.
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Lake Region calendar – 4/5
(To list an event in this calendar, please e-mail info to [email protected]) Friday, April 5: Judy Pancoast with Windham Chamber Singers perform “Closer to You – A Live Tribute to the Carpenters” at 7:30 p.m. at the Windham Performing Arts Center at Windham High School. $10 – $15 reserved Seating. For ticket call, 892-1810, ext. […]
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Overtime costs prompt talk of closing small Westbrook fire station
WESTBROOK – Closing down the fire station on Bridgton Road could save Westbrook money and increase safety for firefighters, but it might not be the best thing to do for the residents, according to Chief Michael Pardue. The question about closing Station 3 was brought up by City Councilor Victor Chau during a March 25 […]
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RSU 5 budget stings smaller towns
FREEPORT – The proposed 2013 budget for Regional School Unit 5 would result in a sharp increase in taxes for residents of Durham and Pownal, according to a presentation to board members last week by Superintendent Shannon Welsh. If approved by voters of the district, which includes the towns of Freeport, Durham and Pownal, in […]