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News in Falmouth

Gilbert "Buddy" Earle, 64: 'Consummate family man,' beloved teacher

FALMOUTH — Gilbert “Buddy” Earle, 64, of Falmouth, died Feb. 21 of complications from a heart attack and diabetes. Earle was born April 2, 1948  in Rockville Centre, N.Y., to Gilbert Earle Sr. and Ethel Rose Earle. His father died when Earle was young and the family ...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Clarification

Last week's story, "Parents seek 'silver lining' after trial on Falmouth party," should have said that in court testimony, and contrary to initial police reports, Falmouth police Sgt. George Savidge said he assisted other officers after Savidge initially found no reason for further investigation ...

News •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

June ballot in Falmouth won't include incumbents

FALMOUTH — Five Town Council and School Board seats will be at stake in the June elections. Chris Murry Jr. and David Snow both said they will not seek re-election to the School Board; Chairwoman Faith Varney is not running for re-election to the council, and Councilors Tony Pay...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

North Meetings: Feb. 28 to March 6

Chebeague Island Tues.  3/5  6:30 p.m.  CISD School Committee  TH Cumberland Wed.  3/6  7 p.m.  Land and Conservation Committee  TH Falmouth Thurs.  2/28  8 a.m....

Noah Hurowitz • Community •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Falmouth Police Beat: Feb. 28

Arrests There were no arrests recorded for Feb. 15-22. Summonses 2/13 at 1:13 p.m. Sharon White, 54, of Falmouth Street, Portland, was issued a summons on Lunt Road by Officer Dan Austin on a charge of operating after suspension. Fire calls

Police Beat •
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Lawmakers ponder Falmouth rep's Freedom of Access Act amendment

AUGUSTA — Advocates on both sides of a bill that would change provisions in the Maine Freedom of Access Act made their cases at the Statehouse on Feb. 19. If approved by the Legislature, LD 104, sponsored by Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth, would add a stipulation to the act to pro...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 3:50 pm

Detours ahead during rebuilding of I-295 Exit 15 in Yarmouth

YARMOUTH — Construction work for a more than $8 million rebuilding of the Interstate 295 Exit 15 northbound interchange and parking lot is now underway, with road closures slated to start in the next couple of weeks.  Beginning in mid-March, the northbound off-ramp will be close...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Regional meeting to address declining clam population

BRUNSWICK — Casco Bay communities are being invited to a regional meeting that will discuss the alarming decline in clam population.  Biologists and clammers have said soft-shell clams, in particular, 

Dylan Martin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Advocates say Maine teachers, not restraint law, must change

FALMOUTH — Proponents of recent changes to Maine law governing physical restraint and seclusion of students say a legislative attempt to loosen the restrictions are the result of a lack of understanding. At a Statehouse public hearing held Feb. 20, other parents and educators de...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth councils back Summit natural gas proposal

CUMBERLAND — Town councils in Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth are backing a proposal from Summit Natural Gas to extend service into the towns. The Cumberland and Yarmouth councils endorsed Summit's proposal on Feb. 21, and Falmouth followed on Monday. The councils authorized...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:50 am
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