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News in Falmouth

Richard Frederick Schwarz, 88: veteran, reluctant gardener

CUMBERLAND — Richard Frederick Schwarz, 88, died Nov. 21 at Mercy Hospital after a long period of declining health. He was born in Portland on May 20, 1924, the second son of William Frederick and Georgiana Mae (Mitchell) Schwarz. He was educated in Portland schools and graduated fro...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Falmouth Police Beat: Dec. 6

Arrests 11/14 at 3:53 a.m. Zachary Ramsay, 21, of Hamlin Road, was arrested on Allen Ave. by Officer Jeff Pardue on charges of operating under the influence, possession of marijuana and sale and use of drug paraphernalia. 11/24 at 1:42 p.m. Willia...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

'Shop Falmouth' and more this week

December 7, 8 & 9 Visit these participating businesses for special offerings: Allen Sterling & Lothrup Cara & Company Casco Bay Eyecare Cork & Barrel DaVinci Experience Gallery Decorum Dwelli...

• Lifestyle •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Mexican food with a taste of Mayan coming to Falmouth

Sharon Starks, left, and chef Oleg Opalnyk are transforming the former Stonyfield Cafe space in Falmouth into a Mexican-Mayan restaurant called Bueno Loco.

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2:20 pm

High school graduation: Maine strong, Portland area stronger

CAPE ELIZABETH — High school graduation rates in greater Portland and Mid-Coast Maine are higher than the rest of state, which overall ranked 10th in the nation, according to the first comparison data released by the U.S. Department of Education that includes a standard formula for most sta...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:50 am

Wreaths caravan to make stops in greater Portland

PORTLAND — A motorcade of 50 trucks, motorcyles and other vehicles bringing 20,000 holiday wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will make three stops in the Portland area Sunday. The "Escort to Arlington" convoy is organized by Wreaths Across America, a Maine...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:50 am

Arts Calendar: Dec. 5-16

Greater Portland Books & Authors Saturday 12/8

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

People and Business

Designations The Independence Association has named Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D – Cumberland County, as Legislator of the Year. This is the first annual award of its type and is awarded to a legislator who advocates on behalf of individua...

Community •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Community Calendar: Dec. 5-16

Greater Portland Benefits Friday 12/7

Community •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Falmouth celebrates the life of beloved teacher Kevin Grover

FALMOUTH — The gymnasium at Falmouth High School brimmed with people Saturday as Kevin Grover's colleagues, neighbors, friends and students remembered his humor-filled, energetic, inspiring and too-short life. Grover, a 40-year-old Falmouth resident, died of a heart attack after...

Amber Cronin • News •
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 4:00 pm
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