News in Cumberland/North Yarmouth

Sidney L. Brewer: 84

FREEPORT — Sidney L. Brewer, 84, died unexpectedly at his home Jan. 20 in Freeport. He was born Sept. 6, 1928 in Meriden, Conn., to Carlton and Elsie Brewer. At an early age Brewer moved with his family to Maine. He attended Freeport schools and graduated with the Freepor...

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Cumberland Police Beat: Jan. 31

Arrests 1/18 at 5:46 p.m. Wayne Benwell, 30, of Valley Street, Portland, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Burgess on Middle Road on a charge of operating under the influence. 1/20 at 1:30 a.m. Corey M. Wilcox, 22, of Murphy's Corner Ro...

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

North Meetings: Jan. 30 - Feb. 5

Falmouth Thur. 1/31 7 p.m. Long Range Planning Committee TH Mon. 2/4 7 p.m. Conservation Commission Meeting TH Tue. 2/5 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Meeting TH Tue. 2/5 7 p...

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Cumberland council chooses new member, finance director

CUMBERLAND — The Town Council voted 5-0 Monday, with one abstention, to replace former Councilor Steve Moriarty with Jon Jennings. Jennings, an entrepreneur who helped bring the Maine Red Claws professional basketball team to Portlan...

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Cape Elizabeth lawyer's judicial nomination back on track

PORTLAND — The second time may be the charm for William Kayatta Jr., the Cape Elizabeth lawyer renominated to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Tuesday announced the Senate Judiciary Committee will reconsider Kayatta's nomination...

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 9:50 am

Arts Calendar Jan. 30 - Feb. 12

Greater Portland Books & Authors Thursday 1/31 Brown Bag Lecture Series: "The Words I Chose: A Memoir of Family and Poetry," 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700.

Lifestyle •

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Community Calendar Jan. 30 - Feb. 12

Greater Portland Benefits Friday 2/1 Fair Trade Fundraiser for UNICEF. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Karma Fair Trade, 570 Brighton Ave., Portland, 831...

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

People & Business

Grants The Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick received a $3,000 grant from the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust of Portland. The money will expand the graphic novel collection for young adult readers at the library. All purchases will be made locally through Casablan...

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth to review 2 natural gas proposals

By Alex Lear CUMBERLAND — Two companies have submitted proposals to extend a natural gas pipeline into Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth. Maine Natural Gas and Summit Utilities sent proposals electronically, Cumberland Town Manager Bill Shane said Monday morning. Shane solicited ...By Alex ...

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Monday, January 28, 2013 at 3:50 pm

N. Yarmouth farm to host annual 'Sleigh Day,' sleigh exhibit

NORTH YARMOUTH — Skyline Farm will hold its 14th annual "Sleigh Day" on Sunday, Feb. 10, along with "Amazing Sleighs," its new museum exhibit. Sleigh Day will run from noon to 3 p.m. at the 95 The Lane farm. Admission is $8, or $30 a family, and includes a sleigh ride from J.L. Gray ...

Alex Lear • News •

Monday, January 28, 2013 at 3:40 pm