SOUTH PORTLAND — A city man is in Cumberland County Jail facing criminal charges following an investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than half kilo of cocaine. Lawz Lepenn, 37, no street address available, was arrested May 2 on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, possession of scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of […]
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SMCC to celebrate public safety programs
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College is hosting an event May 16 to bring attention to its public safety programs and celebrate the thousands of first responders trained at the school. “A Light on the Point” will also recognize several anniversaries, including the Fire Science program’s 50th year and the Maine Fire Service Institute’s […]
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2 Falmouth teams earn Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
FALMOUTH — For the first time town schools are sending two Odyssey of the Mind teams to the World Finals, being held at Michigan State University May 22-25. The team from Falmouth Elementary School finished first in its division and the team from Falmouth Middle, formed for the first time this academic year, took second place, […]
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Yarmouth music center celebrates 15 years
YARMOUTH — The 317 Main Community Music Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special event at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9. The Greatest Hits Party, which includes live performances, a community sing-along and a live auction, will be held at the Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., in downtown Portland. Tickets are […]
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Yarmouth plant sale benefits Alzheimer's Association
YARMOUTH — Bay Square at Yarmouth, an assisted living community, will hold its annual plant and bake sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and the Benchmark One Co. Fund. Plants are donated by Estabrook’s nursery.
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Falmouth Rotary to recycle electronics
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Rotary Club will hold an electronics recycling day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, in the parking lot at Walmart on U.S. Route 1. The event is free and open to the public, although cash donations will be accepted. The club is accepting household electronics including computer monitors, cords, printers, scanners, […]
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Yarmouth chamber accepting questions for May 28 candidates night
YARMOUTH — The Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Candidates Night event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Log Cabin, 196 Main St. The chamber is now accepting questions in advance from interested members of the public, who can email anardi@yarmouthmaine.org. There are four candidates running for two seats on the Town […]
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Falmouth library takes annual fundraising auction online
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Memorial Library has taken its annual silent auction fundraiser online. The format was changed due to limited space in the library’s temporary location at the Mason-Motz Activity Center. This year, Beauty and the Books is being featured at www.32Auctions.com until May 29. Going online will also allow Beauty and the Books to reach […]
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Portland man charged after 2 people stabbed
PORTLAND — A Oxford Street man faces charges of elevated aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing two people May 1 on Deering Avenue. Scott Decker, 36, was being held in Cumberland County Jail on $5,000 bail after his May 2 arrest. Police Lt. Robert Martin said the stabbings were reported around 11 p.m. beneath the Deering Avenue […]
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Harpswell seeks bids for road improvements
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectman on April 25 unanimously approved seeking bids for improvements to Oak Ledge Road, Oakhurst Island Road, and Laurel Cove Road. According to Town Administrator Kristi Eiane, bids are due back to the Town by May 20. A contract will need to be approved by selectmen before any work can begin. […]