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Letter: Tax increases stifle U.S. energy companies

The president is talking about reducing the federal deficit without crippling the budget – great promises on an extremely important issue. However, instead of talking about spending cuts, he’s attacking the oil and gas industry and planning to raise taxes on energy companies.

• Opinion •
Monday, April 8, 2013 at 8:40 am

Ronald Arthur Hamlin: 65

NORTH YARMOUTH — Ronald Arthur Hamlin, 65, of North Yarmouth, died peacfully Jan. 25 in Florida. He was born Aug. 16, 1947 in Milo to Dwight L. and Irma B. Hamlin. A graduate of Milo High School, Hamlin was senior class president. He earned an associate's degree in archit...

• Obituaries •
Thursday, April 4, 2013

Falmouth school needs new roof, heating system

FALMOUTH — Voters in June may be asked to approve paying for structural and heating system improvements at Falmouth Middle School. The School Board voted 6-1 Tuesday night, with David Snow dissenting, to send the Town Council two referendum questions for replacement of the school's h...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8:00 am

Northern Meetings: April 4-10

Chebeague Island Tues.  4/9  7 p.m.  CRC Board Meeting  CR Cumberland Mon.  4/8  7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Wed.  4/10  6 p.m.  Val Halla Board of Trustees  TH Fa...

Community •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Falmouth Police Beat: April 4

Arrests 3/23 at 1:55 p.m. Trung Can, 38, of Greenleaf Street, Portland, was arrested on Brook Road by Officer Dennis Ryder on a charge of operating after suspension. 3/25 at 7:25 p.m. Judith Hammontree, 50, of Birkdale Road, was arrested on Congre...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

William P. Kennedy, 88: Valued his family most

FREEPORT — William P. Kennedy, 88, of Freeport, died peacefully March 28. He was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., to William Kennedy and Esther Roche Kennedy.  He achieved a bachelor's degree in navigation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Poin...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Falmouth library to stay put, at least for now

FALMOUTH — Falmouth Memorial Library trustees on Monday declined an offer to move the library to the former Plummer School building on Middle Road. But they haven't ruled out moving the library if the right space becomes available.  Kim Millick, president of the lib...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Arts Calendar: April 3-16

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Friday 4/5

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

Annual skating show returns to Falmouth

FALMOUTH — The North Atlantic Figure Skating Club's 15th annual Ice Show will take the ice at Family Ice Center this weekend. Saturday and Sunday shows both begin at 7 p.m. and feature 100 skaters from Maine and New Hampshire. The shows will also feature performances by four syn...

News •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:20 am

Fire damages Falmouth home

FALMOUTH — The state fire marshall's office is investigating the cause of a Monday afternoon fire that did significant damage to a home at 18 Birkdale Road. Firefighters from Falmouth, Portland and Cumberland arrived around 4 p.m. after a passerby reported smoke coming from the roof ...

News •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:10 am
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