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Richard M. Anderson, 83

CUMBERLAND — Richard M. Anderson, 83, of Cumberland, died peacefully Thursday in his home, surrounded by family. Anderson was born July 12, 1929, in Cumberland Center to Clifford G. and Hazel Hoey Anderson. Better known as "Dick," he grew up in North Yarmouth with his broth... 1

Obituaries •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 12:30 pm

North School Notebook

Falmouth debate team wins championship and honors

• Community •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Parents seek 'silver lining' after trial on Falmouth party

FALMOUTH — The parents accused of allowing minors to possess or consume alcohol in a party at their home last year said they hope to resume normal lives after settling the charges against them. “We’ve been through a horror, a nightmare, since last June,” Paula ...

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Chebeague Island Police Beat: Feb. 19

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 11-18.

Police Beat •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Forecaster Forum: 'We were very naive and ill-equipped to handle the situation'

We are grateful for this opportunity to address our community about the dangers of teenage drinking and the legal ramifications for adults when teenagers drink in the home. We are in complete alignment with the Cumberland County district attorney's office regarding the hazards of underage ...

Barry and Paula Spencer • Opinion •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

$1.5M bond for library could be on Yarmouth ballot

YARMOUTH — The Town Council will decide Thursday on whether to put a $1.5 million borrowing plan for library impro...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Police to take back firearms on Feb. 23

CUMBERLAND — Gun owners can turn in working or broken firearms or unwanted ammunition at three area police departments and a Maine State Police barracks on Saturday, Feb. 23. The Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth departments will host local events, along with Maine State Police Barra...

News •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 4:20 pm

With attention on pope, Maine diocese goes without bishop

PORTLAND — When Pope Benedict XVI steps down as pontiff on Feb. 28 – the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years – he'll leave 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world in search of a new leader. That's a familiar predicament for Catholics in Portland and throughou...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 8:20 am

Portland Meetings: Feb. 19-26

Wed.  2/20  4 p.m.  Islands Advisory Committee  Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wed.  2/20  4 p.m.  Public Art Committee  PPL Wed.  2/20  5 p.m.  Historic Preservation Board  CH Wed.  2/20  5:30 p.m.  Transpo...

Community •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

People and Business

Appointments William S. Harwood, a  partner in Verrill Dana's Portland office, will serve as chairman for the 2013 Campaign for Justice. The campaign, now in its 10th year, is a fundraising effort of the Maine Bar Foundation and Maine State Bar Associa...

• Community •
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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