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Players wanted for Cumberland lacrosse league CUMBERLAND — With spring right around the corner, Cumberland Youth Lacrosse is seeking new players for its girls and boys programs.

Dawn Elizabeth Newell, 46: Lived life her way

RANGELEY — Dawn Elizabeth Newell, 45, of Yarmouth, died in a snowmobile accident on Dec. 30 while riding in Rangeley.

Marion Mason Miles, 90

YARMOUTH — Marion Mason Miles, 90, died on Dec. 21 at her home with her family by her side.

James Kise, 75

PORTLAND — James Kise, 75, died at his home in Freeport on Dec. 26.

Garfield Blaine Ingraham, 92

YARMOUTH — Garfield Blaine Ingraham, 92, died Dec. 24 at Fallbrook Woods in Portland.

Virginia R. Copp, 85

CUMBERLAND — Virginia R. Copp, 85, died at her home in Cumberland on Dec. 25 surrounded by her family.

Northern Meetings: Jan 10-16

Falmouth Thu.    1/10    6:30 p.m.    Open Space Committee    TH

Freeport trust buys access, easement for 2 properties

FREEPORT — The Freeport Conservation Trust has purchased access to previously inaccessible woodlands and is working to purchase a new farm conservation easement. The Frost Gully Woods and Winter Hill Farm acquisitions will make 63 acres of land conserved under the trust's stewardship...

Advocates decry holes in safety net for Maine fishing industry

PORTLAND — Advocates said they were baffled when one of the first serious attempts at improving fishing industry safety was stripped down in an annual act passed quietly last month. The 

Yarmouth legislators push statewide ranked-choice voting

AUGUSTA — So long, spoilers. That's the message two Yarmouth legislators hope to send with legislation aimed at eliminating the chances of electing statewide candidates with less than a majority vote. Freshman Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, and veteran legislator Sen. Dick Wo...