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Falmouth revists school policy on drug, alcohol use

FALMOUTH — A School Board task force met for the first time last week to discuss potential changes to the policy governing drugs and alcohol. Chris Murry Jr., chairman of the board's policy committee, said the conversation about the drug and alcohol policy is not a result of two...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 8:30 am

Falmouth to seek federal grants for trail development

FALMOUTH — Town councilors unanimously approved having the open space ombudsman apply for federal grant money for trail development work on the newly acquired 100 Acre Wood property. The June

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 8:20 am

Northern School Notebook

A recent hike up Bradbury Mountain raised awareness and funds for United to End Genocide and the Fur Cultural Revival. This event was created and organized by , Falmouth High School senior Geneva Waite, one of the student artists who participated in the Beauty of Darfur, the Tragedy of Genocide a...

Community •
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 25

Arrests 10/13 at 2:47 a.m. Reynaldo Rodriguez, 41, of Powsland Street, Portland was arrested on Ledgewood Drive by Officer Dennis Ryder on charges of domestic violence, burglary, operating under the influence and criminal mischief. 10/23 at 11:47 a.m.

Police Beat •
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth seek natural gas proposals

CUMBERLAND — Town Manager Bill Shane this week will send a request for proposals to three companies, on behalf of Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth, for extension of a natural gas pipeline into the three communities. Shane will do so with the support of all three towns' councils, and...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Vote on bus service has implications for Falmouth, Portland

METRO's No. 7 bus makes a stop at Shaw's supermarket on Route 1 in Falmouth. The fate of the Falmouth Flyer will be decided when Falmouth residents vote on whether to continue the service.

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Bicyclists face squeeze on Martin's Point bridge between Portland, Falmouth

FALMOUTH — With construction work beginning on a new Martin's Point bridge, bicyclists say the narrow lanes create hazardous conditions for motorists and bike riders. Traffic patterns on the bridge are still in transition, but the final set-up will include a 12-foot travel lane in ea...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 9:10 am

Out & About: Suzy Bogguss drives north to Portland

Lots of music is coming up over the next week, with the biggest name being Suzy Bogguss, a golden-throated country singer with several gold records to her credit. Maine is blessed with two superb string quartets, and the season-opening concerts of both are slated for this weekend. The DaPo...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:50 am

People and Business

Appointments The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently appointed Merrill Barter as one of 10 national members of the State and Local Taxation Technical Resource Panel through September 2013 year. Barter is a certified...

Community •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Universal Notebook: For love or money shouldn't matter

Lately the media has been indulging in a feeding frenzy over the case of a Kennebunk Zumba instructor who allegedly provided a little extracurricular workout for some of her male clients. The focus of all the prurient public interest has been “The List,” a roster of the woman&r...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm
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