News in Falmouth

Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 25

Arrests 10/13 at 2:47 a.m. Reynaldo Rodriguez, 41, of Powsland Street, Portland was arrested on Ledgewood Drive by Officer Dennis Ryder on charges of domestic violence, burglary, operating under the influence and criminal mischief. 10/23 at 11:47 a.m.

Police Beat •

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth seek natural gas proposals

CUMBERLAND — Town Manager Bill Shane this week will send a request for proposals to three companies, on behalf of Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth, for extension of a natural gas pipeline into the three communities. Shane will do so with the support of all three towns' councils, and...

Alex Lear • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Vote on bus service has implications for Falmouth, Portland

METRO's No. 7 bus makes a stop at Shaw's supermarket on Route 1 in Falmouth. The fate of the Falmouth Flyer will be decided when Falmouth residents vote on whether to continue the service.

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Bicyclists face squeeze on Martin's Point bridge between Portland, Falmouth

FALMOUTH — With construction work beginning on a new Martin's Point bridge, bicyclists say the narrow lanes create hazardous conditions for motorists and bike riders. Traffic patterns on the bridge are still in transition, but the final set-up will include a 12-foot travel lane in ea...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 9:10 am

Out & About: Suzy Bogguss drives north to Portland

Lots of music is coming up over the next week, with the biggest name being Suzy Bogguss, a golden-throated country singer with several gold records to her credit. Maine is blessed with two superb string quartets, and the season-opening concerts of both are slated for this weekend. The DaPo...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:50 am

People and Business

Appointments The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently appointed Merrill Barter as one of 10 national members of the State and Local Taxation Technical Resource Panel through September 2013 year. Barter is a certified...

Community •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Universal Notebook: For love or money shouldn't matter

Lately the media has been indulging in a feeding frenzy over the case of a Kennebunk Zumba instructor who allegedly provided a little extracurricular workout for some of her male clients. The focus of all the prurient public interest has been “The List,” a roster of the woman&r...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm

Global Matters: Electing King will show Maine gets it

Let’s get right to it. Maine voters should elect Angus King to the United States Senate. King alone among the candidates possesses the temperament, the profile, and the acumen to advocate effectively for Maine people and to continue an important tradition of independent, honorable, m...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:20 pm

Forecaster Forum: Falmouth bus service supports businesses, community

On Election Day, Falmouth residents will vote on local Question 1: whether to continue or stop METRO bus service from Portland.

John Wasileski • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Forecaster Forum: Reject the status quo, reclaim the future

One of life’s truer sayings is, “Past is prelude.” It reminds us that our history can be our future, that our past mistakes can be repeated – unless we make deliberate, thoughtful efforts to change course, to chart a new direction, to seek fair winds and following sea...

Cynthia Dill • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm