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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

Freeport council special election draws 2 candidates

FREEPORT — Residents in District 2 will vote in March to elect a new town councilor. Sarah Tracy and Joyce Clarkson-Veilleux will be on the ballot in a March 20 special election for seat vacated by former Councilor Kate Arno, who resigned after taking a job in Washington, D.C., in Ja...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 8:00 am

Freeport 'Freeze Out' fundraiser sets record

FREEPORT — Near single-digit temperatures last weekend helped set the stage for the most successful heating fuel and food assistance fundraiser for Freeport Community Services. Sue Mack, family services coordinator at FCS, is a nearly 10-year veteran of the 24-hour "Freeze Out" fundr...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 7:50 am

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

North School Notebook

Falmouth debate team wins championship and honors

• Community •
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

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

Owner blames economy for abrupt shutdown of Freeport's historic Jameson Tavern

Jameson Tavern in Freeport has closed. Its owner said there are no plans to reopen the restaurant.

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 3:00 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

People and Business

Appointments William S. Harwood, a  partner in Verrill Dana's Portland office, will serve as chairman for the 2013 Campaign for Justice. The campaign, now in its 10th year, is a fundraising effort of the Maine Bar Foundation and Maine State Bar Associa...

• Community •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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