Arrests 11/30 at 12:35 a.m. Destinee L. Hurson, 27, of Depot Road, was arrested on North Road by Sgt. Michael Pierce on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 11/25 at 8:21 a.m. Branko Kidric, 44, of Sherburne Lane, Falmouth, was issued a summons on West Elm Street by Officer Michael Peacock for passing […]
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.
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Cape Police Beat: Nov. 19-Dec. 1
Arrests 11/25 at 4:19 p.m. Stewart J. Shuster, 32, of Biddeford, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Aaron Webster on an outstanding warrant. 12/1 at 5:30 p.m. Matthew A. Macey, 32, of Bangor, was arrested on Woodcrest Road by Officer Ryan Wagner on a charge of violating conditions of release and on an […]
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Lightening the Load: Falmouth cuts homework for youngest students
A new policy means no more homework for students in kindergarten through grade 3 and less homework for fourth and fifth grade students.
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Help needed to clear fire hydrants in Yarmouth
The town has nearly 300 hydrants that must be made accessible after each snowfall.
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Yarmouth students celebrate ‘common values’
With the Day of Hope event, students at Yarmouth High School share ideas, bring the community together
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Freeport arts group hosting ugly sweater party
FREEPORT — The Freeport Arts & Cultural Alliance will hold a free Ugly Sweater Party from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the cafeteria at the middle school, 19 Kendall Lane. The event is aimed at youth ages 11 to 17. The alliance will provide everything needed to decorate; just bring an old sweater and […]
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Yarmouth nonprofit seeks donations of winter wear
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is collecting gently used winter outerwear, including coats, hats, gloves and boots for both children and adults, to support its Operation Bundle-Up program. All donated items are cleaned and distributed to local families in need of winter gear. Donation boxes can be found at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main […]
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Owls program offered at Maine Audubon in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon is offering its popular live owl show three times on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson for a look into the lives of Maine owls. Each show includes a hooting lesson, an entertaining slideshow and a close-up look […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Nov. 22-29
Arrests 11/28 at 12:54 a.m. Heather Lee Hewett, 45, of Birkdale Road, was arrested on Bucknam Road by Officer Colin Gordan on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 11/24 at 10:28 a.m. A male juvenile was issued a summons on Gray Road by Officer Christopher St. Pierre on a charge of theft by […]
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Search for missing Richmond woman continues in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Falmouth police are working in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies in the search for 37-year-old Anneliese Heinig of Richmond, who was last seen in Falmouth Tuesday and reported missing on Thanksgiving. The Maine State Police, the Maine Marine Patrol, the Maine Warden Service, and police departments from Richmond and Portland, along with […]