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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 ...

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Leverette "Lev" Parker, 84

NORTH YARMOUTH — Leverette "Lev" Parker, 84, of North Yarmouth, died Feb. 15. He was born in Braintree, Mass., in 1928, the fourth of five children of Charlotte and Arthur Parker.  Growing up in Gardiner, Parker's first job was working for his father at Gardiner Shoe...

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Yarmouth Police Beat: Feb. 28

Arrests No arrests were reported Feb. 18-24. Summonses 2/21 at 1:37 a.m. Darren Robinson, 48, of Grant Avenue, Schenectady, N.Y., was issued a summons on northbound I-295 by Officer Michael Pierce on a charge of operating a vehicle without a license. ...

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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

Chebeague Island Police Beat: Feb. 28

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 18-25.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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

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

Southern Maine YMCA adjusting its focus

PORTLAND — When most people think of the YMCA, they probably see images of a fitness center. But that vision will soon change as the organization switches its focus to a more rounded approach to wellness. According to Helen Brena, chief executive officer of the

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:00 am

Police say firearms collection hits target market

YARMOUTH — Police in four communities collected more than two dozen weapons Saturday in a new gun donation program supervised by the Maine State Police. Unlike a traditional gun buy-back, where the weapons are destroyed, the guns donated Saturday will be resold by police to Howell's ...

Noah Hurowitz • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 9:20 am
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