FREEPORT — The Freeport Elders Association will host a pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Community Center, 53 Depot St. The cost is $3.50 for adults and $3 for seniors. Breakast includes sausage, OJ, and tea or coffee.
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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Freeport hosts forum on welcoming new Mainers
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library will host a community conversation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 on how best to welcome new Mainers to town. The presentation and discussion was organized by the town and the Freeport Working Group to Welcome New Mainers. Area residents are invited to learn about asylum-seekers and the challenges […]
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Community composting site opens in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — New community composting bins are now available at Community Park off Winn Road. A joint project of the Public Works Department and the Sustainability Office, accepted items include meats, bones, dairy, eggs, fruits, vegetable scraps, coffee filters and grounds, and paper towels. No plastics of any kind are allowed, unless it’s a special […]
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Flu clinic offered in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — SequelCare of Maine & Northern Light will hold a flu clinic from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at 70 Bayview St. Flu shots will be provided free to those 18 and older, whether the patient has insurance or not. Call 847-2273 for more information.
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Survey asks residents to weigh in on Yarmouth dog park
YARMOUTH — The Parks and Lands Committee is considering creating a dog park for local canines to enjoy. To help in the design and planning process, the committee has created an online survey for residents. The survey is can be found on the home page of the town website at yarmouth.me.us and takes approximately five […]
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Registration open for master gardener program
FALMOUTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications from those interested in becoming master gardeners. Applications are available online now through Dec. 16. The program is open to residents of Cumberland County and all classes will be held at the University of Maine Regional Learning Center in Falmouth beginning Feb. 6. Participants […]
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Yarmouth legion holds turkey drive
YARMOUTH — The Anderson-Mayberry American Legion Post No. 91 will hold its annual turkey drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Legion members will be on hand at Village Green Park, 288 Main St. in Yarmouth, and at Moss Side Cemetery, on Route 9 in Cumberland Center. The legion will accept […]
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Three candidates vie for two seats on Cape council
A political newcomer is taking on two incumbents at the polls this fall.
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Three candidates vie for two seats on Cape council
A political newcomer is taking on two incumbents at the polls this fall.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cape Police Beat: Oct. 25
Arrests No arrests were reported for the period Oct. 15-21. Summonses 10/15 at 8:49 a.m. Jonathan Hebert, 34, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Sawyer Road by Officer Darin Estes on a charge of speeding. 10/15 at 2:10 p.m. A 17-year-old female was issued a summons on Fowler Road by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette […]