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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.

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Times Record

Freeport hopes to be younger at heart by extending elder services

by Kate Irish Collins November 12, 2019November 18, 2019

A new steering committee is working on ways to better support seniors.

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Falmouth considering registration, reports for pesticide use

by Kate Irish Collins November 11, 2019November 12, 2019

With the new rule, the Conservation Commission hopes to encourage more selective usage.

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Local Scouts collecting donations for food pantry

November 11, 2019

FREEPORT — Scouts from Freeport and Pownal are seeking donations of nonperishable food, personal care items, and paper goods for the food pantry at Freeport Community Services, which serves both communities. This coming weekend, Scouts will place flyers detailing the event in collection bags left on doorknobs. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. […]

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Falmouth Town Hall goes purple for pancreatic cancer

November 11, 2019

FALMOUTH — November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the town is taking part in the Light the Night Purple event to raise awareness. Every weeknight throughout November purple electric candles will illuminate the windows at Town Hall. Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. and Maine is among the […]

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Funds granted to fight youth substance abuse

November 11, 2019November 13, 2019

NEW GLOUCESTER — The Casco Bay Create Awareness Now Coalition will receive $125,000 from the federal government to help support programs and outreach aimed at preventing youth substance abuse and fostering drug-free communities, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced in a joint press release. Casco Bay CAN serves the towns of Falmouth, Cumberland, […]