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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

Obituaries •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 12:30 pm

North School Notebook

Falmouth debate team wins championship and honors

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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...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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

Falmouth Police Beat: Feb. 21

Arrests There were no arrests reported from Feb. 8-15. Summonses 2/5 at 2:26 p.m. Michael Albert, 38, of Eastern Promenade, Portland, was issued a summons on Route 1 by Officer Jeffrey Pardue on a charge of operating an unregistered motor...

Police Beat •
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

Developer eyes Gray Road in Falmouth for McDonald's

FALMOUTH — The number of restaurants in town is growing, with plans to open another MacDonald's and the recent opening of Bueno Loco. According to Ethan Croce, senior town planner, developer Joe Cooper appeared before the Planning Board on Feb. 5 for a pre-application sketch pla...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm

With attention on pope, Maine diocese goes without bishop

PORTLAND — When Pope Benedict XVI steps down as pontiff on Feb. 28 – the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years – he'll leave 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world in search of a new leader. That's a familiar predicament for Catholics in Portland and throughou...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 8:20 am
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