News in Falmouth

Letter: Bickerstaff, Harrington for Falmouth School Board

Caryn Bickerstaff has been an active volunteer within the Falmouth school community for 10 years; as such she has seen the impact of the many challenges the schools have recently faced. She is a founding member of the Falmouth Music Parents Association and past president. Her commitment to qualit...

Opinion •

Monday, May 20, 2013

Letter: Falmouth should elect Harrington, Bickerstaff

We are delighted that Falmouth has two strong candidates for School Board: Clare Harrington and Caryn Bickerstaff. As parents of four Falmouth graduates we continue to have a strong commitment to our excellent schools. Clare and her husband, whose children are currently in the Falmouth sch...

• Opinion •

Monday, May 20, 2013

Letter: Bickerstaff for Falmouth School Board

Caryn Bickerstaff and her family have lived in Falmouth since 2003 and her children currently attend Falmouth schools. She is a founding member of the Falmouth Music Parents Association, which was formed when the music department budget was cut a few years ago. Caryn served as the president its f...

• Opinion •

Monday, May 20, 2013

Arbitrator reinstates Cumberland County sheriff's detective who filed whistleblower lawsuit

SOUTH PORTLAND — An independent arbitrator has reinstated Gerard Brady, a city resident and deputy with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, as a detective in the department. Brady filed a union grievance against Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce, and a

David Harry • News •

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 8:50 am

Bath library to host top student debaters

BATH — Patten Free Library will host "Debating the Criminal Justice System: Rehabilitation or Retribution," an exhibition of debating techniques and procedure by two state high school debate champions. Kyle Hietala of Bath and Ben Dobbins of Falmouth will discuss the issue Saturday, ...

News •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm

Falmouth board adopts revised policy on student drug, alcohol use

FALMOUTH — After more than a year of work, the School Board has overhauled the School Department's policy on drug and alcohol use by students to reflect a more current cultural environment. The revised policy, approved this month, provides more flexible options for punishment of stud...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 9:00 am

Falmouth council sends Route 1 redesign to voters

FALMOUTH — In the final vote before a public referendum in June, the Town Council on Monday approved a comprehensive overhaul of the Route 1 business corridor. Councilors praised the plan and urged voters to approve the $11.7 million needed to implement the changes. "This is s...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:20 am

Northern Meetings: May 16-22

Chebeague Island Thur. 5/16 7 p.m. Planning Board Hall Wed. 5/22 7 p.m. CIC Board PH Cumberland Tues. 5/21 CANCELLED — Planning Board Falmouth Thur. 5/16 8:15 a.m. &n...

Community •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Falmouth Police Beat: May 16

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from May 3-10. Fire calls 5/3 at 6:59 p.m. Fire alarm on Clearwater Drive. 5/6 at 8:31 a.m. Vehicle crash on Blackstrap Road. 5/6 at 2:52 p.m. Brush fire on Rout...

Police Beat •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Northern School Notebook: May 16

Greely High School third quarter honor roll The following students made the third quarter honor roll at Greely High School: Grade 12 high honors: Jacqueline Anderson, Mollie Braley, Sarah Christensen, Megan Finlay, Moncia Howland, Jacob Isaacso...

Community •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013