Richard Seiler, 73, died from smoke inhalation, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.
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Elderly man killed in West Falmouth fire
The blaze on Gray Road causes heavy damage to a house and destroys the attached garage.
Driver escapes injury when car rolls over on Maine Turnpike
The crash snarled traffic Friday afternoon on the Maine Turnpike in Falmouth, but has since been cleared.
Falmouth Police Beat: April 19
Arrests 4/9 at 12:35 a.m. Heather J. Bay, 26, of East Oxford Road, Minot, was arrested on the turnpike spur by Officer Mike Brown on a charge of operating under the influence. 4/10 at 1:30 p.m. Robert C. Riddle Jr., 47, of Rosemont Avenue, Portland, was arrested on Middle Road by Officer Jeff Smith on […]
Several Falmouth candidates file for Town Council; citizen's petition certified
FALMOUTH — There are three seats open on the Town Council this spring and all three are being contested. A question that would overturn a series of growth districts created in the summer of 2016 will also be on the ballot. The petition for that action will be the subject of a special Town Council meeting […]
American Lung Association: Maine air quality is improved
PORTLAND — Breathing may be easier, but it can still be a risky proposition. That is the finding of a statewide report card issued Wednesday by the American Lung Association. “The 2018 ‘State of the Air’ report finds that Maine has taken some big leaps this year, with significantly less ozone than in years past,” American […]
Maine Turnpike Authority panel to discuss traffic congestion
The public advisory committee will meet April 25 to review solutions for reducing congestion on the stretch of highway between Scarborough and Falmouth.
Boys’ lacrosse preview: As sport grows, third class opens the door for many teams
Area coaches agree that adding Class C opens competitive doors for many programs and was the right step for their sport’s continued growth.
Boys’ lacrosse: Five teams to watch
They may be in a new class, but Falmouth, Cape, and Brunswick are still top contenders.
Maine Audubon, foresters work to protect critical bird habitat
FALMOUTH — The populations of many forest birds in Maine have been steadily declining as threats to their existence continue to grow, including habitat fragmentation, encroaching development, air pollution and climate change. That’s why Maine Audubon has created the Forestry for Maine Birds program, which is specifically designed to integrate bird conservation methods with forest management […]