CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust office at 330 Ocean House Road has temporarily relocated to new quarters due to a water leak and the discovery of “significant mold,” according to the trust’s website. In order to protect the health of visitors and staff, the building was vacated and the trust is now […]
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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Learn all about crows at Cape library
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Thomas Memorial Library will hold another presentation in its Maine Wildlife Series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at 6 Scott Dyer Road. The event will focus on crows and their extraordinary intelligence. Attendees will meet Dante, the Center for Wildlife’s crow ambassador, and learn more about the species and Dante’s […]
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SoPo band teacher selected for Rose Bowl parade
SOUTH PORTLAND — Jennifer Fletcher, who teaches fifth-grade band at South Portland elementary schools, has been selected to join band directors from across the country in the 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade. Fletcher is an alumnus of the South Portland music program and she’s also on the SPHS marching band staff and a member of […]
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Yarmouth back to square one after tossing out transfer station plans
Pay-to-throw is also on hold while alternatives are explored.
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Residents invited to weigh-in on Falmouth visioning consultant
Minnesota-based Future IQ has faced criticism from some local residents, who question whether the head of the firm has the experience needed to help the town guide policy-making.
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Falmouth library director retiring, new building almost done
The library board is seeking someone with “a clear vision,” along with leadership experience.
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Yarmouth students raise awareness of refugee crisis with special project
All grades at Harrison Middle School are participating in the 25 Million Stitches art installation.
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Yarmouth dog park group holds public session
YARMOUTH — The citizen-led group hoping to create a new dog park in town will hold a public input session at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Town Hall. The subgroup of the Parks and Lands Committee is investigating the feasibility of a dog park and is recommending that the facility be built at Pratt’s […]
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Yarmouth nomination papers available
YARMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available for seats on the Town Council, School Committee and Yarmouth Water District Board of Trustees. Papers can be picked up at Town Hall and must be returned by April 1. The municipal election is scheduled for June 9. There are three seats on the council, which are now […]
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Falmouth preparing in event coronavirus emerges
FALMOUTH —Falmouth officials announced they have an emergency preparedness plan in place that covers mass outbreaks in the event the coronavirus, or COVID 19, emerges locally. Town Manager Nathan Poore, Council Chairwoman Amy Kuhn and Fire Chief Howard Rice are meeting regularly to discuss and monitor the situation, it was announced on the town’s website. […]