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Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: Aug. 2
Arrests No arrests were reported from July 22-29. Summonses 7/22 at 7:05 p.m. Christopher Hinkley, 35, of Jepson Avenue, Lewiston, was issued a summons by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Main Street on a charge of operating with an expired license more than 90 days. 7/28 at 12:13 a.m. Corwin Donnell, 23, of Olive Avenue, Lewiston, […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Former editor of The Forecaster elected to Maine Press Association Hall of Fame
Marian McCue will be inducted in October, along with Stephen Fay and the late Chris Cousins.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth aims for Wescustogo fundraising boost
A golf tournament scheduled for September has already raised more than $4,000 from sponsors.
Posted inThe Forecaster
North Yarmouth Police Beat: Aug. 1
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from July 22-28. Fire calls 7/19 at 2:30 p.m. Cover assignment on Main Street in Yarmouth. 7/20 at 11:30 a.m. Cover assignment on Main Street in Yarmouth. 7/20 at 7:53 p.m. Cover assignment on East Elm Street in Yarmouth. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services reported no […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland school community mourns girl who died after Gorham car crash
An online crowd-funding campaign for Raelynn Bell’s family quickly exceeded $30,000.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland Police Beat: Aug. 1
Arrests 7/21 at 8:48 p.m. Dylan Shores, 28, of Billington Way, Bowdoinham, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Tuttle Road on a charge of violation of conditions of release. Summonses 7/16 at 12:30 a.m. Gloria Lathrop, 76, of Ole Musket Road, was issued a summons by Officer Bobby Silcott on Russell Road on a […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: July 26
Arrests 7/15 at 7:27 p.m. Brittany Tucker, 33, of Perryman Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Tedford Road on charges of disorderly conduct and violation of condition of release. 7/15 at 8:20 p.m. Adam Furin, 34, of Fisher Road, Bowdoinham, was arrested on a warrant by Sgt. Robert Ramsay in Bowdoinham. Summonses […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
New Topsham high school construction passes halfway point
The new Mt. Ararat High School remains on budget, but new baseball and practice fields suffered “winter kill” and won’t be ready for use until 2021.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland Police Beat: July 25
Arrests 7/10 at 8:55 p.m. Troy Dickhout, 39, of Summit Road, Gray, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Gray Road on a charge of criminal speed. 7/11 at 9:48 p.m. Michael Norweg, 42, of Auburn, was arrested by Officer Jake Lachance on Gray Road on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/14 at […]