The council Tuesday also approved tobacco buffer zones.
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.
Schools, businesses expand career connections
A new collective will help students gain access and real-world experience.
Falmouth council approves spending for better communications
The town will spend $45,000 on outreach.
Future of Cape Elizabeth bottle shed program unclear
Many groups are now doing their own fundraising and don’t apply for grants from bottle redemption proceeds.
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 29
No emergency services information was provided by Cape Elizabeth public safety for the period Nov. 19-25.
Falmouth Police Beat: Nov. 28
Arrests No arrests were reported from Nov. 15-22. Summonses 11/12 at 5:13 p.m. Scott A. Burnette, 61, of Depot Road, was issued a summons on Route 1 by Officer Colin Gordan on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 11/15 at 12:44 p.m. David Deshun, 25, of Lewiston, was issued a summons on […]
Yarmouth Police Beat: Nov. 28
Arrests 11/20 at 7:59 p.m. Michael G. Perham, 43, of West Elm Street, was arrested on West Elm Street by Officer Michael Peacock on charges of violating a protective order and violating conditions of release. Summonses 11/22 at 9:29 p.m. A 16-year-old was issued a summons on Cousins Street by Sgt. Michael Pierce on a […]
Freeport Police Beat: Nov. 28
Arrests 11/20 at 10:34 p.m. Justina Morin Griffin, 34, of Picnic Hill Road, was arrested on Griffin Road by Officer Keith Norris on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/21 at 2:45 a.m. Miranda L. Lessard, 25, of Augusta, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Patrick Scott on charges of operating under the […]
Audubon holds Holiday Bazaar in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon is holding a Handcrafted Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 30, at the Gilsland Farm headquarters off Route 1. The bazaar will feature handmade gifts by Maine artists as well as staff and volunteers. The Nature Store will be open and full of Maine and New England-made […]
Yarmouth Planning Board needs new members
YARMOUTH — Applications are now being accepted for upcoming openings on the seven-member Planning Board. Applications are available at Town Hall and online at yarmouth.me.us. Volunteers are asked to serve a three-year term. The Planning Board reviews and approves all major site plan applications, subdivisions, and requests for waivers and makes recommendations on land use […]