Falmouth
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James F. Goodrich, 99: A leader, man of the sea
FALMOUTH — James F. Goodrich, 99, died on July 16 at his apartment at Oceanview in Falmouth. Born on Jan. 24, 1913, to Captain William F....
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Northern School Notebook
The following students have made the dean’s list at their college or university: Cumberland Assumption College: Michael Quinn.Cornell University: Erika Zambello.Providence College: Sarah Bolduc.Roger Williams...
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Falmouth Police: July 26
Arrests 7/14 at 3:30 p.m. Jaden Brown, 21, of Riverside Street, Portland, was arrested on Blackstrap Road by Sergeant George Savidge on charges of operating...
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Area police departments pool talent to combat OUI
FALMOUTH — Officials from a dozen Maine law enforcement agencies gathered at the Falmouth Police Department Wednesday afternoon to publicize a joint program to stop...
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Dill responds to questions about job-creation claims
HALLOWELL — State Sen. Cynthia Dill, Maine’s Democratic candidate for Olympia Snowe’s soon-to-be vacant U.S. Senate seat, said on her campaign website last month that...
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Soccer moms, dads kick in $65K for Falmouth playing fields
FALMOUTH — Thanks to a $65,000 gift from the Falmouth Youth Soccer Association, residents will soon be enjoying better playing fields, more convenient parking and...
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Portland residents sue wealthy Australian to save a historic parish
The Williston-West Church on Thomas Street in Portland’s upscale West End is at the center of a development controversy. PORTLAND — A group of 12...
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The Forecaster and Bangor Daily News announce collaboration
PORTLAND — Sun Media Group and the Bangor Daily News are proud to announce that The Forecaster and BDN are now working together to offer...
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As temperatures rise, food pantry supplies shrink in Falmouth, Portland, elsewhere
Falmouth Food Pantry manager Jill Fox packs groceries into one of the pantry’s “Kids’ Bags” for needy families with children. The pantry, which operates in...
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Arts Calendar: July 25- Aug. 5
Greater Portland Auditions/Call for Art Poetry contest, open to Falmouth-area poets, $1,000 grand prize, July 31 deadline, freecontest.com. Casting call for Portland area high school...
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Action prepares former Falmouth school property for sale
FALMOUTH — Town councilors Monday approved orders to allow the town to purchase land and remove federal use restrictions on the site of the proposed...
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Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth to vote on continuing natural gas study
CUMBERLAND — Town councils in Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth expect to vote next month on whether to continue studies into the potential extension of a...
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Maine, New England step up during national blood shortage
PORTLAND — Lying on a table, blood seeping through the needle and tube inserted into his arm at the Red Cross blood donation center on...
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Portland fashion blog celebrates 2 years of hand-picked deals
PORTLAND — Mainely Mara has high standards. Local standards. Mara Higgins, the website’s owner and namesake, has created a niche by offering exclusive fashion, beauty...
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Unsung Hero: Sarah Asch of Portland, listening to those in need
Sarah Asch, surrounded by animals and toys in the entrance of the Center For Grieving Children on Forest Avenue in Portland, where she has been...
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Letter: South Portland councilor will miss Moretto
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the fine work of Mario Moretto, former reporter for The Forecaster, who previously covered South Portland....
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Falmouth plans discussion of Route 1 storm-water management
FALMOUTH — At a public meeting next week, the town will begin taking a close look at how storm water from private land along U.S....
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Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth discuss natural gas pipeline extension
CUMBERLAND — Three towns are looking into the feasibility of extending natural gas service into their communities as a less expensive way to heat buildings....
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Martin's Point Bridge between Portland, Falmouth will remain open during replacement
Looking south from Falmouth on the Martin’s Point Bridge, which connects with Portland’s East Deering neighborhood. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in 2014....
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Route 1 shopping center in Falmouth to be sold
FALMOUTH — After years of changing tenants, the Falmouth Shopping Center may soon be changing owners. A central point along the busy U.S. Route 1...
