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News in Falmouth

The Universal Notebook: Defending the Spencers

Were I a prudent man, I would probably let well-enough alone and not comment on the Falmouth High School underage drinking case. But I am not, so I will. Back when news first broke that a party to celebrate a Falmouth baseball championship at the home of Paula and Barry Spencer had gotten ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9:50 am

Abby's Road: The importance of trading shoes

I am not sure there was ever a time in my life when I thought I knew everything. Well, that is not entirely true. Every time I have ever told my husband something was a time in my life when I knew I knew everything. That slice of life aside, I have always considered myself a work in...

Abby Diaz • Opinion •
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9:10 am

Forecaster Forum: Media snooping, not public good, was motive for editorial

In the wake of the Bangor Daily News sending letters to police departments across the state, demanding the names, addresses, and birth dates of all holders of concealed handgun permits in Maine, citizen activists and Republican leaders have spoken out in support of making that personal identifyin...

Rep. Corey Wilson • Opinion •
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9:00 am

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

• Community •
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
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