BRUNSWICK — Three men were arrested just after 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, after a Perryman Drive resident reported he had been robbed at gunpoint and assaulted. Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said the resident did not need medical attention for his injuries. Ibekendu Mokeme, 19, and Alex Burnham, 19, both of Portland, and Jahmi Seeley, 18, […]
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West Falmouth credit union robbed
FALMOUTH — The Cumberland County Teachers Credit Union at 101 Gray Road in West Falmouth was robbed in the early afternoon on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect, who is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, 160 pounds and wearing dark clothing and a […]
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Tyler Technologies to celebrate campus expansion
YARMOUTH — After nearly two years of renovations, Tyler Technologies will hold a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Jan. 31, at its 95,000-square-foot campus. A $28 million expansion has nearly doubled the size of the company’s building on U.S. Route 1, which can now accommodate 750 employees. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m., with […]
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Falmouth bus rammed, no students hurt
FALMOUTH — A school bus carrying nine teenagers was rear-ended on Winn Road Wednesday morning, Jan. 24, but none of the students were injured, according to a press release from the Police Department. The students on the bus ranged in age from 13-17, Lt. John Kilbride said. The bus, which was coming to a stop […]
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Cumberland Dems to hold candidates forum
CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Municipal Democratic Committee will hold a gubernatorial candidates forum at Town Hall Sunday, Jan. 28. The 1-2:30 p.m. discussion at 290 Tuttle Road will host Democratic candidates Adam Cote, Mark Eves, Janet Mills, Diane Russell and Betsy Sweet. Mike Williams of Cumberland will moderate.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick barbecue restaurant closes
BRUNSWICK — B-Side Barbecue, the restaurant that opened at 107 Pleasant St. last August, has closed. An announcement posted on the company’s now-deleted Facebook page provided no additional details.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth council workshop canceled
CAPE ELIZABETH — Wednesday night’s Town Council workshop was canceled due to weather. Councilors had planned to discuss proposed revisions to their code of ethics, 2018 goals, and the objectives and scope of work of Good Group Decisions, which was hired to facilitate two public workshops on paper streets. Town Manager Matt Sturgis said the workshop […]
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Public invited to Cape Elizabeth Comp Plan discussion
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will hold a public forum 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Town Hall. The nine-member committee is drafting an updated Comp Plan, which is required every 10 years by state law to serve as a guide for local development. “I think it’s going to be fun (and) interesting,” Town […]
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Welsh a candidate in House District 47
YARMOUTH — Dennis Welsh announced his candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives in District 47. Welsh is running as an independent in the district currently represented by state Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth. District 47 includes Yarmouth, Chebeague Island and Long Island. A resident of Yarmouth for more than 25 years, Welsh is a professional photographer and […]
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NYA enhances courses for post-graduates
YARMOUTH — North Yarmouth Academy is accepting applications for a new post-graduate program for high school graduates who might benefit from an additional year of school before college. Beginning in September, students will have the liberty to design their course schedule and set goals in their selected path of study, focusing on a specific discipline area, […]