News in Falmouth

No Sugar Added: All aboard the gravy train

Thanksgiving is upon us, and food is on my mind. How much food can a teenage boy eat? I don’t think I truly want to know the answer to that question. When our children are born, we don’t really think about the fact that we will be feeding them for a good 18 years; 22&nbs...

Sandi Amorello • Opinion •

Monday, November 19, 2012

The Universal Notebook: Riding the rails

This morning at 6:20 a.m., just about the time the alarm would be going off, I flew past my own backyard at 65 mph. Now that Amtrak service has been extended from Portland to Brunswick, the Downeaster zooms past my garden shed six times a day, so I decided I’d take a ride just to see what&r...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Monday, November 19, 2012

People and Business

Appointments The Maine Women’s Network recently announced its officers and board members which will include: Catherine Cleale, second vice president, of Portland; Judy Crosby, of Portland; and Marianne R...

Community •

Monday, November 19, 2012

Letter: Debate about Falmouth bus service is over

One of the most resounding victories during this year’s election was Falmouth’s vote defeating a referendum that would have ended METRO bus service by the end of 2013. Voters rejected the referendum by 5,289 to 2,223, or 70 percent. Even though many voters don’t li...

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Rynell M. Labbe, 88: lover of family, burger tradition

TOPSHAM — Rynell M. Labbe, 88, of Topsham, passed away Nov. 12 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Collinsville, Conn., on Jan. 26, 1924, the daughter of Arthur and Delia (Voisine) Blanchette. She grew up in Eagle Lake and attended parochial schools. In...

Obituaries •

Friday, November 16, 2012

Northern School Notebook

Students learn the value of service, complete projects FREEPORT—Juniors at Freeport High School recently studied the American Revolution and Benjamin Franklin, exploring his diverse areas of interest and virtues. By reading parts of "The Autobiography of Ben Franklin...

Community •

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Full statement by Maine Sen.-elect Angus S. King Jr. on his caucus decision

November 14, 2012 Today, I am announcing my decision as to which party, if any, I will associate myself with in my work in the United States Senate. Before doing so, however, I want to outline my thinking on this issue and set out the principles that have guided my decision. In answ...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 9:40 am

Business owners don't feel the love from Falmouth

FALMOUTH — Officials say the town has done a lot over the past five years to attract businesses, but some business owners say restrictions like a proposed size limit are preventing economic growth. Among other things, the critics have recently noted Falmouth's failure to be iden...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 9:00 am

Smell of the greasepaint lures high school students

CUMBERLAND — Fall drama production season is in full swing at area high schools, and while audiences may appreciate the costumes, set design and acting, they may not realize what happens behind the scenes. Audrey Northway, theater director at Greely High School, said the student...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:40 am

Electronic publisher aids readers in developing nations

PORTLAND — An e-book publishing company founded by a former Falmouth resident is giving back to a program that encourages reading in developing nations. Publerati was founded by Caleb Mason after he saw the fir...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:40 am