A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
Kate Irish Collins
Kate Irish Collins has been doing community journalism around southern Maine since 1997, with a couple breaks here and there. Kate writes for The Forecaster group of weekly newspapers. Her beat includes the Portland schools and the towns of Falmouth and Yarmouth. Kate grew up in Gorham and now lives near the beach, where she walks her dog as much as possible. She always has a book on hand and always enjoys watching a good movie.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Residents rate solutions for dangerous intersection in Falmouth
Reducing the speed limit on Route 88 and adding crosswalks are popular options.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth seeking input on revaluation costs
FALMOUTH — The Town Council will debate when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 about whether to spend just under $30,000 on a statistical market analysis to supplement the upcoming property revaluation. A full revaluation is needed and the contractor, Vision Government Solutions, is suggesting a market analysis should be conducted before the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Public input sought on West Falmouth Crossing plan
FALMOUTH — The town will host a forum to discuss in-fill development at the West Falmouth Crossing shopping center at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road. The origins and goals of the project will be explained and a site analysis based upon existing conditions will be presented. Town officials will also […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Proposed expansion of Yarmouth aquaculture lease on hold
Pushback from concerned residents is one reason the expansion is not moving forward.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth council approves community center grant request
If approved, a federal grant could provide up to $150,000 to support the project.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Committee chooses location for South Portland skate park
The City Council will be asked to approve a spot near the high school on Jan. 2.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 16-22
Arrests No arrests were reported for the period Dec. 16-22. Summonses No criminal summonses were issued for the period Dec. 16-22. Fire calls 12/16 at 3:13 a.m. Assist Falmouth. 12/16 at 7:08 a.m. Structural fire on U.S. Route 1. 12/16 at 9:29 a.m. Accident on U.S. Route 1. 12/16 at 2:05 p.m. Gas spill on […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Dec. 13-20
Arrests 12/14 at 2:51 p.m. Howard D. Kelly, 68, of Andrews Road, Bath, was arrested on Route 1 by Sgt. Kevin Conger on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 12/14 at 3:25 p.m. Mark Foley, 54, of Greenway Drive, was arrested on Greenway Drive by Sgt. Kevin Conger on an outstanding warrant. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
More demand leads to new electric vehicle charging stations in Falmouth
Two seniors add charging capability at the high school campus.