Kate Irish Collins

The Forecaster

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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Freeport High musical opens Nov. 21

FREEPORT — “Xanadu: The Musical,” opens at Freeport High School, 30 Holbrook St., at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. The Tony Award-nominated show provides a roller skating, musical adventure about following one’s dreams and features an original score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff […]

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Ski swap and sale at Falmouth Middle

FALMOUTH — An alpine and nordic ski swap and sale will be held at Falmouth Middle School, 52 Woodville Road, from 9 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Nov. 24. New and used skis and equipment will be available; anyone with gear to sell should call or text 603-773-8648 for pickup.

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Yarmouth nonprofit offering holiday help

YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is now accepting applications from families who need help providing gifts for their children this holiday season. All applications are due by Friday, Nov. 22. Apply online at ycan.info or pick up an application in person at either Yarmouth Community Services, 200 Main St., or at the First Parish […]

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Freeport Police Beat: Nov. 21

Arrests 11/7 at 4:39 p.m. Jonathan H. Langley, 32, of Bowdoin Pines Road, Bowdoin, was arrested on Washington Street by Officer Gregory McCarthy on a charge of violating conditions of release. 11/9 at 1:03 a.m. Brandon D. Priest, 35, of Augusta, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Sgt. Michael Moorhouse on a charge of operating […]

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Yarmouth Police Beat: Nov. 21

Arrests No arrests were reported for the period Nov. 11-17. Summonses 11/16 at 1:20 p.m. John Michael Entwistle, 56, of Mill Street, Raymond, was issued a summons on East Elm Street by Officer Derek Lucas on a charge of operating after suspension. Fire calls 11/12 at 4:41 p.m. Accident on U.S. Route 1. 11/12 at […]

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Falmouth Police Beat: Nov. 21

Arrests 11/8 at 9:35 p.m. Erik J. Perry, 44, of Jusam Way, Cumberland Center, was arrested on Winn Road by Officer Alex Beaton on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/9 at 9:55 p.m. Karen Anne Wagner, 50, of Grist Mill Drive, was arrested on Falmouth Road by Sgt. Mike Brown on a charge […]

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