HAMPDEN — A Bath man died Tuesday afternoon in a fiery automobile crash on Interstate 95, Maine State Police reported Wednesday. Mark Aubut, 53, was driving a 2003 GMC Yukon SUV on Interstate 95 at about 5:15 p.m. when his vehicle left the highway, hit a tree, and erupted into flames. No one else was […]
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Climate change to be discussed in Freeport
FREEPORT — The public is invited to a presentation called “Climate Change in our Community: Impacts and Response” as part of the Freeport Conservation Trust’s annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Community Center. A panel of local experts will share what they know about climate impact and there will be a discussion […]
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Falmouth firefighters respond to brush fires
FALMOUTH — The Fire Department responded to several brush fires just north of Maine Turnpike Exit 53 in the early afternoon Monday, April 29. Fire Chief Howard Rice said there were four fires that burned about 1.5 acres. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames before they spread or reached the highway. Rice said two fire […]
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Falmouth church holds interfaith prayer event
FALMOUTH — The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary, 43 Foreside Road, will host an Interfaith Prayer Gathering at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2. The event, which is open to the public, celebrates the annual National Day of Prayer. The Falmouth gathering will include representatives from area Jewish and Buddhist communities.
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Yarmouth Rotary offers e-recycling pickup
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Rotary Club will collect broken or unwanted electronics from residents through Saturday, May 4. Acceptable items include computer monitors, tablets, keyboards, cords, printers, scanners, TVs, DVD players, game consoles, VCRs, radios, stereos, microwaves, batteries, cell phones, circuit boards and digital picture frames. To schedule a pick up email yarmouthrotaryme@gmail.com and include your name and […]
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Portland ‘March for Babies’ coming to USM
PORTLAND — A 3-mile “March for Babies,” sponsored by the March of Dimes, begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 5, at the University of Southern Maine. March of Dimes spokeswoman Michelle O’Malley said same-day registration begins at 8 a.m. at the USM Sullivan Complex, 66 Falmouth St. Online registration is at marchforbabies.org. The walk will include Deering Oaks […]
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Events scheduled for Portland's Congress Square Park
PORTLAND — Circus Olé will open the “In the Square” public entertainment season at Congress Square Park at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3. Dela Murphy, executive director of Friends of Congress Square Park, said the performance is one of 200 events planned at the park at Congress and High streets, next to the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel. […]
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Legislator to discuss prescription drug prices
YARMOUTH — State Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, working with AARP, will hold a community conversation about prescription drug prices in Maine at 10 a.m. May 11 at Merrill Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public. Call 287-1532 for more information. Five bills addressing inflated drug prices have been introduced this session in the state […]
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Falmouth road race honors fallen Navy SEAL
FALMOUTH — A road race in memory of U.S. Navy SEAL Kyle Milliken will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Falmouth High School. The event, which includes 5K and 10K runs, and a 1-mile fun run for kids, will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation. Milliken died in May 2017 of wounds sustained during […]
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USM offers online workplace violence prevention training
PORTLAND — An online training series designed to help workers at small retailers prevent and respond to workplace violence is available from the University of Southern Maine. The Cutler Institute at USM’s Muskie School of Public Service collaborated with the Maine Small Business Development Centers to create the training sessions. The first two are available at […]