News in Falmouth

Unsung Heroes: The Knit Wits, knitting for love

HARPSWELL — Enter the basement of the Islands Community Church on Bailey Island any Wednesday afternoon between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., and you will see a dozen or so women knitting – and telling stories and laughing and eating cookies prepared by one of the women’s husbands.

David Treadwell • News •

Friday, March 1, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Editorial: A history of open access to concealed handgun permits

In February, as debate swirled in the House regarding emergency legislation to temporarily conceal the personal identifying information printed on concealed handgun permits, there were a lot of questions about why the 112th Legislature defined these permits as public records way back when.

• Opinion •

Friday, March 1, 2013

Gilbert "Buddy" Earle, 64: 'Consummate family man,' beloved teacher

FALMOUTH — Gilbert “Buddy” Earle, 64, of Falmouth, died Feb. 21 of complications from a heart attack and diabetes. Earle was born April 2, 1948 in Rockville Centre, N.Y., to Gilbert Earle Sr. and Ethel Rose Earle. His father died when Earle was young and the family ...

Obituaries •

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Clarification

Last week's story, "Parents seek 'silver lining' after trial on Falmouth party," should have said that in court testimony, and contrary to initial police reports, Falmouth police Sgt. George Savidge said he assisted other officers after Savidge initially found no reason for further investigation ...

News •

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

June ballot in Falmouth won't include incumbents

FALMOUTH — Five Town Council and School Board seats will be at stake in the June elections. Chris Murry Jr. and David Snow both said they will not seek re-election to the School Board; Chairwoman Faith Varney is not running for re-election to the council, and Councilors Tony Pay...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

North Meetings: Feb. 28 to March 6

Chebeague Island Tues. 3/5 6:30 p.m. CISD School Committee TH Cumberland Wed. 3/6 7 p.m. Land and Conservation Committee TH Falmouth Thurs. 2/28 8 a.m....

Noah Hurowitz • Community •

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Falmouth Police Beat: Feb. 28

Arrests There were no arrests recorded for Feb. 15-22. Summonses 2/13 at 1:13 p.m. Sharon White, 54, of Falmouth Street, Portland, was issued a summons on Lunt Road by Officer Dan Austin on a charge of operating after suspension. Fire calls

Police Beat •

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Lawmakers ponder Falmouth rep's Freedom of Access Act amendment

AUGUSTA — Advocates on both sides of a bill that would change provisions in the Maine Freedom of Access Act made their cases at the Statehouse on Feb. 19. If approved by the Legislature, LD 104, sponsored by Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth, would add a stipulation to the act to pro...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 3:50 pm

Detours ahead during rebuilding of I-295 Exit 15 in Yarmouth

YARMOUTH — Construction work for a more than $8 million rebuilding of the Interstate 295 Exit 15 northbound interchange and parking lot is now underway, with road closures slated to start in the next couple of weeks. Beginning in mid-March, the northbound off-ramp will be close...

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Regional meeting to address declining clam population

BRUNSWICK — Casco Bay communities are being invited to a regional meeting that will discuss the alarming decline in clam population. Biologists and clammers have said soft-shell clams, in particular,

Dylan Martin • News •

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm