PORTLAND — The parent-teacher organization at Longfellow Elementary School is inviting the community to meet with architects from Harriman at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, as the firm begins the process of designing a planned renovation and addition project. The architects are seeking input into the community’s vision for Longfellow and insight into the […]
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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Falmouth gearing up for celebration of Maine’s bicentennial
FALMOUTH — Programs and partnerships first created last year to help the town celebrate its own 300th anniversary can now be leveraged to help locals celebrate Maine’s upcoming bicentennial, Erin Cadigan, Falmouth’s education and outreach coordinator, said at last week’s Town Council meeting. On Oct. 16 she asked the council for a $16,000 appropriation to […]
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Falmouth still weighing recreational marijuana options
Three years after a statewide referendum, the town still hasn’t implemented any new rules.
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Planners get first look at new Yarmouth public safety building
The hope is to break ground on the $8.5 million project in April 2020.
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 24
Correction In the Oct. 17 Yarmouth Police Beat on page 9, no charges were filed against John Daigle, 63, of Ledgewood Drive, Yarmouth, and the listing should not have been included under Summonses on Oct. 7. Arrests 10/15 at 6:53 a.m. Randal S. Horr, 59, of Erchles Street, Richmond, was arrested on Route 1 by […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Oct. 24
Arrests 10/19 at 12:56 a.m. Nicholas Rodney Routhier, 19, of Frederick Drive, was arrested on Frederick Drive by Officer Jason Bartlett on charges of operating under the influence, speeding 30 mph over the limit and minor transporting liquor. Summonses 10/17 at 10:25 p.m. Jacob D. Deppmeyer, 20, of Beverly Drive, Brunswick, was issued a summons […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 24
Arrests 10/12 at 6:56 p.m. Dan B. Doody, 37, of Elderberry Drive, South Portland, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Dennis Ryder on a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 10/12 at 7:45 p.m. Jessica Ashley Smith, 35, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was arrested on Route 1 by Sgt. George Savidge on charges of […]
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Voting open for 2020 Clam Fest parade theme
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce has opened voting to choose the theme for next year’s Clam Festival parade. There are five choices and voting will remain open through Dec. 20. The proposed themes are: “Maine, The Way Life Should Be,” favorite things about Maine; “Under the Big Top, circus fun; “Mini-Series,” from Netflix […]
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Seniors wanted for Falmouth transportation survey
FALMOUTH — Falmouth’s Senior Stakeholder group is seeking feedback regarding transportation needs for the town’s older population. The questions being asked are, “Do you, or anyone you know, need help with transportation in Falmouth? If so, what for and how often? If there was a free ride program offered in the community, would you utilize […]
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Extended hours at Falmouth transfer station
FALMOUTH — The transfer station is extended its hours through Oct. 26 to help residents that need to clean up after the recent storm. The station will be open noon-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The transfer station is located off Woods […]