FALMOUTH — The town’s annual Very Merry Falmouth event kicks off at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 with a community tree lighting at Village Park. The three-day festival also includes fireworks on Dec. 6 and the Falmouth Memorial Library’s annual Ugly Sweater 5K on Dec. 7. A full schedule of events, including cocoa with Mrs. […]
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 inThe Forecaster
Yarmouth celebrates with Hometown Holidays
YARMOUTH — The town is set to celebrate the season with its annual Hometown Holidays event, which runs through New Year’s. Activities range from a community carol sing and tree lighting to a popular road race and church Christmas Fairs. The Lions Club will be selling wreaths and Christmas trees and Merrill Memorial Library will […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Proposed SoPo tobacco buffer panned by Planning Board
The board voted Wednesday to recommend against the new rule.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Adams chosen to lead Cape council
A formal vote will take place Dec. 9.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cape Police Beat: Nov. 22
Arrests 11/12 at 1:14 a.m. Hugh Johnson, 63, of Cape Elizabeth, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Sgt. Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported for the period Nov. 12-18. Fire calls 11/12 at 9:42 a.m. Fire alarm on Cooper Drive. 11/14 at 2:54 p.m. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Times Record
Proposed Freeport development includes 144 units, clubhouse
The Beacon Residences could receive final approval as early as next month.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth councilors think LED conversion a bright idea
The town could save money and reduce its carbon footprint with the change.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Town sees chance for growth at West Falmouth Crossing
The shopping center off Gray Road is subject to a master plan.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Future planning in Falmouth dependent on shared vision
Council suspends planning committee in favor of visioning process.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Free Thanksgiving meal offered in Freeport
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Center is offering a free Thanksgiving meal from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28. The holiday spread will be offered by Azure Cafe and may also include live musical entertainment. Stop by for a whole meal or just a hot cup of coffee and slice of homemade pie. Call […]