FALMOUTH — Walmart and Flagship Cinema on Route 1 were cleared of customers and staff and were temporarily closed for about two hours Monday morning, Feb. 10, after employees at the theater noticed power fluctuation issues and a burning smell, according to Fire Chief Howard Rice. Central Maine Power also responded to the scene, and […]
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So. Portland bids farewell to retiring chief, welcomes new top cop
A former Massachusetts police chief is sworn-in Jan. 13, while Ed Googins caps a 25-year career in local law enforcement.
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Long-time Falmouth school resource officer retires
Rob Susi leaves after 26 years of working in all three of the town’s schools.
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Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall
The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that’s before the City Council.
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Cape adds two positions to fire & rescue roster
The change also required adding two bedrooms at Town Center Station.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Help needed to clear fire hydrants in Yarmouth
The town has nearly 300 hydrants that must be made accessible after each snowfall.
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South Portland picks new police chief from Massachusetts
Timothy Sheehan, Tewksbury’s chief, will replace Ed Googins, who retires in January.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Planners get first look at new Yarmouth public safety building
The hope is to break ground on the $8.5 million project in April 2020.
Posted inNation & World, News
Deaths caused by drivers running red lights at 10-year high
The American Automobile Association is urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious at intersections.
Posted inNation & World
‘Red flag laws’ offer tool for preventing some gun violence
Seventeen states and Washington, D.C., now allow the court-ordered removal of guns from people who are considered dangerous.