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Forecaster Forum: 'Super Grover'

The thought of going back to second grade makes me nervous. I enter the room. A long, horizontal bookshelf runs along the back wall. Kids sit at their desks, reading. On the far wall is a bulletin board. It proclaims, "10 Ways To Be A Better Reader," followed by, "1. read 2. read 3. read,"...

Hannah Gordon • Opinion •
Friday, November 30, 2012 at 9:10 am

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Community •
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Collins staff to hold office hours

PORTLAND — Staffers representing U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will hold local office hours in all 16 Maine counties on Tuesday, Dec. 4. A Collins staff member will be at Falmouth Town Hall from 10-11 a.m., at the Cumberland Town Office from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at South Portland City Ha...

• News •
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Correction

The Nov. 15 School Notebook item "Students learn value of service, complete projects" should have referred to Freeport High School.

News •
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Kevin Michael Grover, 40: beloved educator, dedicated advocate

DALLAS PLANTATION — Kevin Michael Grover, 40, a husband, father, brother, son, teacher and friend died unexpectedly from a heart attack in Dallas Plantation on Nov. 22.

Obituaries •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Falmouth Police Beat: Nov. 29

Arrests 11/15 at 6:20 p.m. Natasha Boudreau, 23, of Main Street, Westbrook, was arrested on Marshall Drive by Officer Dennis Ryder on charges of violating conditions of release and refusing to submit to arrest. 11/15 at 7:30 p.m. Rita DeVito, 54, ...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Falmouth restricts size of Route 1 businesses

FALMOUTH — The Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a footprint limit for businesses in the Route 1 commercial district. The vote put an end to

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:20 pm

Some school officials say Maine student restraint law isn't working

LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials Monday said they are urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legis...

Scott Thistle, Sun Journal • News •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 8:40 am

Falmouth drug policy panel seeks input

FALMOUTH — The School Board’s drug and alcohol task force is set to hold the first of several focus groups on potential changes to the high school drug and alcohol policy. The focus groups are aimed at getting direct input from parents and community members about what appr...

News •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 7:50 am

Falmouth bridge reopens for winter

FALMOUTH — The Leighton Road bridge has reopened to traffic, almost a month after the planned October completion date. The Maine Turnpike Authority closed the bridge in September to complete repairs and modifications, including increasing the clearance under the bridge for turnp...

News •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 7:40 am
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