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Local & State, News

Wrong-way driver hits 5 cars on Maine Turnpike in Cumberland

by Dennis Hoey September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

The collisions, which caused no serious injuries, occurred just north of the Cumberland service plaza.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Agency investigating alleged incidents of racial bias by Cumberland police

by Dennis Hoey September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

The Attorney General’s Office and an outside police agency are looking into a complaint filed by a Black Portland attorney.

Feature Obituary, News

John Neuts, 29, skilled boatsman and champion snowmobile racer

by Melanie Creamer September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

‘He loved anything that had four wheels,’ his father recalled.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster

Challenger looks to unseat Breen, a three-term incumbent, in Senate District 25

by Chance Viles September 29, 2020

Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.

Northern Forecaster

Attorney alleges racism by Cumberland police officers

by Sean Murphy September 29, 2020October 2, 2020

Krystal Williams, who is a Black woman, said officers on two occasions treated her in a way she took as ‘personal.’

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: Sept. 24-Oct. 1

September 21, 2020

Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 9/24 6 p.m. Coastal Water Commission Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 9/28 7 p.m. Town Council Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Thur. 9/24 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Falmouth Town Council meetings are […]

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Greely High School threat likely came from outside Maine, police say

by Gillian Graham September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

The threat was in the form of a social media meme posted to an account that was named after the school’s drama program.

Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster

Local orchards kick off busy, if slightly unusual, apple season

by Emily Bader September 15, 2020September 18, 2020

While this season during a pandemic might look a little different from years past, orchard owners say it could be one of their most successful seasons yet, due in large part to the draw of being outside.