News in Falmouth

Falmouth Police Beat: May 23

Arrests 4/30 at 1:49 a.m. Katherine L. Ellis, 30, of Town Farm Road, New Gloucester, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Dennis Ryder on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/11 at 1:45 a.m. Christian M. Brocard, 29, of Ryder Road, Yarmouth,...

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Budget, bond issues divide Falmouth School Board candidates

FALMOUTH — Four candidates are competing for two seats in the June 11 School Board election. The ballot has three first-time candidates – Clare Harrington, Caryn Bickerstaff and Susan Coughlin – and a repeat candidate from 2011, Michael Doyle. The candidates b...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 9:10 am

Memorial Day events around the region

Parades and observations honoring America's war dead will take place from Scarborough to Bath on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Here is a roundup of events throughout the area: Bath Light refreshments at American Legion Hall, 200 Congress Ave., 7 a.m.; services at Oak Grove Cemeter...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 9:00 am

Reopening of Falmouth Spur turnpike ramp delayed

FALMOUTH — The reopening of the Exit 52 southbound on-ramp to the Maine Turnpike from the Falmouth Spur has been delayed until at least Friday. The delay is a result of more work required to lift the interchange bridge and increase clearance over the highway, according to a pres...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:50 am

Falmouth Town Council candidates back Route 1 redesign

FALMOUTH — Voters in the June 11 Town Council election won't have many options, with three candidates seeking the three available seats.

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:40 am

Arts Calendar: May 22

Greater Portland Auditions/Calls for Art Auditions for Indoor/Outdoor, Sunday 6/2 and Monday 6/3, 6:30-8 p.m., Freeport High School Library, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, 865-2220, roles for four adults (two women, two men).

Lifestyle •

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

People and Business

New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Winxnet, a Portland-based IT outsourcing and consulting firm, added experienced professionals in sales, operations and technology leadership positions. Jerry Lawson has more than 25 years of enterprise information technology management. Sc...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

6 Maine companies earn annual Family Business awards

BRUNSWICK — The Institute for Family-Owned Business, in partnership with the law firm Verrill Dana, announced winners of the annual Maine Family Business Awards on May 13 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. The event was hosted by WGME-TV co-anchor Gregg Lagerquist,...

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Monday, May 20, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Falmouth gets grant to extend trail network

FALMOUTH — The town's conserved land will be enhanced this summer thanks to a grant to extend the trail network and develop new areas for more access. The grant also comes as two planned town hikes are scheduled to coincide with National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1. The $22...

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Monday, May 20, 2013 at 1:50 pm

Unsung Hero: Nathan Smith, community advocate

PORTLAND — The city's emergence over the last 25 years as one of the nation’s most vibrant and livable cities is no accident. Visionary leaders saw what needed to be done, and they did it. Nathan Smith, a commercial real estate attorney at Bernstein Shur, has been such a leader...

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Monday, May 20, 2013 at 12:20 pm