News in Cumberland/North Yarmouth

Letter: Criticism of Greely High School is unwarranted

Recently, there has been a lot of press in response to the photo that a member of the Greely High School girls basketball team posted on the Internet. I am a senior at Greely, and in my experience the school has been very supportive and accepting of all. Never have I witnessed anything remotely c...

• Opinion •

Monday, February 25, 2013 at 8:30 am

Bill to legalize marijuana in Maine attracts Democrats, Republicans

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers from opposite ends of the political spectrum unveiled a bill Thursday that would give Mainers the chance to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Diane Russell, D-Portland, and co-sponsored by Rep. Aaron Libby, R-Waterboro, would mak...

Christopher Cousins, Bangor Daily News • News •

Friday, February 22, 2013 at 8:40 am

Richard M. Anderson, 83

CUMBERLAND — Richard M. Anderson, 83, of Cumberland, died peacefully Thursday in his home, surrounded by family. Anderson was born July 12, 1929, in Cumberland Center to Clifford G. and Hazel Hoey Anderson. Better known as "Dick," he grew up in North Yarmouth with his broth... 1

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 12:30 pm

Parents seek 'silver lining' after trial on Falmouth party

FALMOUTH — The parents accused of allowing minors to possess or consume alcohol in a party at their home last year said they hope to resume normal lives after settling the charges against them. “We’ve been through a horror, a nightmare, since last June,” Paula ...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

North School Notebook

Falmouth debate team wins championship and honors

• Community •

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Cumberland Police Beat: Feb. 19

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 7-14. Fire calls 2/8 at 8:49 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on southbound I-295. 2/9 at 7:22 a.m. Structure fire on Blanchard Road.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Ralph "Ralphie Jr." Williams, 67: Prankster, devoted husband

FREEPORT — Ralph "Ralphie Jr." Williams, 67, of Freeport, died Feb. 12 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born May 2, 1945, in Freedom to Myrtie and Ralph A. Williams Sr. The family settled in Freeport when Williams was in fourth grade. Williams enlis...

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Forecaster Forum: 'We were very naive and ill-equipped to handle the situation'

We are grateful for this opportunity to address our community about the dangers of teenage drinking and the legal ramifications for adults when teenagers drink in the home. We are in complete alignment with the Cumberland County district attorney's office regarding the hazards of underage ...

Barry and Paula Spencer • Opinion •

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Police to take back firearms on Feb. 23

CUMBERLAND — Gun owners can turn in working or broken firearms or unwanted ammunition at three area police departments and a Maine State Police barracks on Saturday, Feb. 23. The Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth departments will host local events, along with Maine State Police Barra...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 4:20 pm

New 'Survivor' season features Cumberland high school grad

CUMBERLAND — You may see someone familiar when you tune into "Survivor" this season. Michael Snow, who moved to Cumberland in the early 1970s with his family and graduated fr...

Alex Lear • News •

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:10 am