Arrests 11/2 at 6:06 p.m. Kevin Lewis, 64, of Tuttle Road, Pownal, was arrested on Ledge Road by Officer Roger Moore on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/4 at 8:05 p.m. Julie Rogers, 46, of Davis Road, Durham, was arrested on Route 1 by Sgt. Daniel Gallant on a warrant from another agency. Summonses No […]
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Northern towns to observe Veterans Day
FALMOUTH — Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, and area communities are observing several ways. Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Falmouth Memorial Library welcomes William D. Adams, a Vietnam War veteran and former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Adams will discuss the Vietnam War and the future of the arts and […]
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Yarmouth overpass work, detours to begin Nov. 17
YARMOUTH — Street closings will begin Nov. 17 as reconstruction of the Route 1 bridge gets underway. According to the town, Main Street will close at 10 p.m. and reopen Nov. 21 at 4 a.m. During that time, crews will be working around the clock to demolish parts of the bridge and haul away debris. There […]
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Wind, rain storm batters greater Portland
PORTLAND — Thousands of southern Maine residents and businesses remained without power Tuesday and roads, government offices and schools were still closed after a record-setting wind and rain storm battered Maine Sunday night and Monday. More than a third of Portland’s Central Maine Power customers remained without electricity Tuesday morning. Specific outage information by town […]
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End-of-life issues to be discussed in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Aging in Place will host a community viewing and discussion of “Being Mortal” Monday, Oct. 30 at Merrill Memorial Library. The film based on a book by Atul Gawande examines how medicine can not only improve life, but also the process of its ending. A follow-up discussion on end-of-life issues – especially when medical options are limited […]
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Fixes eyed for problematic Yarmouth intersection
YARMOUTH — The Town Council unanimously endorsed potential modifications to the intersection of Route 1 and Portland Street. The council on Oct. 19 also took action to assist senior-citizen residents. The Route 1-Portland Street intersection has long been a concern due to its unconventional configuration, wide width, and close proximity to Yarmouth High School and Exit […]
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Scout creates 'lasting memorial' for Yarmouth responders
YARMOUTH — With an insider’s eye on the long hours and dedication required to be an emergency fire and rescue responder, there was no question in 17-year-old Kyle Bennett’s mind when he decided what his Eagle Scout Project would be. A year and a half of planning and building went into the memorial Bennett built at […]
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The Forecaster earns 17 Maine Press Association awards
BAR HARBOR — Staff of The Forecaster received 17 awards for journalism excellence at the annual conference of the Maine Press Association, including third place for General Excellence and second place for Freedom of Information. The newspaper’s honors included 10 first-place awards, three for second place and four for third. The awards were presented Saturday, Oct. […]
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‘Cage of Science’ captures changing quality of Casco Bay
YARMOUTH — About once a month for the past 25 years, Friends of Casco Bay staff have been visiting 10 sites around the bay by boat to collect water quality data. The significant changes in Casco Bay have caused increasing concern over the last decade, particularly warmer water temperatures later into September over the past […]
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If you’re sleeping for 8 hours, why not do it sustainably?
Here’s our guide to sheets, mattresses, pillows and a safe night’s sleep.