Arrests No arrests were reported March 16-23. Summonses 3/1 at 4:55 p.m. John Joseph Cavanaugh Jr., 48, of Muirfield Road, was issued a summons at the Police Department by Sgt. Kevin Conger on a charge of bigamy. 3/16 at 2:05 a.m. Amy L. Brown, 22, of Wheeler Street, South Paris, was issued a summons on […]
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South Portland coffee shop 8th armed robbery target
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police were investigating an eighth armed robbery in eight days Tuesday night, less than eight hours after Westbrook police shared surveillance video of an armed robbery at a Subway restaurant Monday night in hopes someone would recognize the masked thief. The attempted armed robbery Tuesday night occurred at Aroma Joe’s, a coffee […]
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Size, growth rate still issues for West Falmouth contract zone
FALMOUTH — It’s getting down to “go or no-go” time for a contract zone proposal that could bring 151 new housing units to West Falmouth the Town Council said Monday. The outstanding issues that still need to be resolved include what types of housing may receive an exemption from the town’s growth cap and how many […]
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Questions loom for Falmouth, Windham with Highland Lake bloom
WINDHAM — A forum hosted by the Highland Lake Leadership Team provided an update on what researchers and water quality specialists know – and don’t know – about the mysterious bloom that has temporarily appeared in the lake over the past four summers. “Things are fairly inconclusive in terms of what’s going on in the […]
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Vendors sought for Falmouth Fest & Old Home Days
FALMOUTH — The Tercentennial Committee is seeking applications from vendors, exhibitors, crafters and nonprofits interested in participating in Falmouth Fest & Old Home Days on May 26. Organizers said the family-friendly festival is expected to attract several thousand people from Falmouth and surrounding towns, with musical entertainment, roaming performers, food, old-fashioned games and races, demonstrations and […]
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Portland nonprofit promotes planting native seeds to encourage biodiversity
PORTLAND — With the advent of spring, many people start dreaming about summertime blooms and fresh garden produce. When they do, the Wild Seed Project, a Portland-based nonprofit, wants them to focus on increasing their use of native plants. Native plants are important, according to Heather McCargo, executive director of the seed program, because they help […]
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Police investigate links between 4 armed robberies in Greater Portland
Officers from Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook and Cumberland are sharing information about armed robberies at gas stations or convenience stores this week that may be connected.
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Falmouth Police Beat: March 22
Arrests 3/10 at 8:23 p.m. Carlos Sylvester Smith, 39, of East Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested on Muirfield Road by Officer Kurt Fegan on charges of assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon. 3/11 at 11:18 p.m. Elle B. Desrosiers, 23, of Inverness Road, was arrested on Winn Road by Officer Alex Beaton on a […]
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Falmouth budgets could add 90 cents to tax rate
FALMOUTH — Adjustments are still being made to the proposed new school and municipal budgets, but if adopted as initially presented, the combined spending would total nearly $49.9 million and require a 90-cent increase to the tax rate. The municipal budget for fiscal year 2019 is $12.7 million, an increase in spending of nearly $276,000, according […]
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Under pressure: Mental health needs challenge southern Maine schools
First of three stories. In the weeks since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the need for better mental health resources has become part of America’s discussion about gun control. In southern Maine schools, administrators from New Gloucester to South Portland say efforts to integrate social-emotional, behavioral and mental-health support […]