YARMOUTH — The town won’t be ready to move to a new pay-per-bag system of household waste disposal by Jan. 1 2020, as originally planned. Town Manager Nat Tupper said the council will receive an update on the reasons for the delay from Public Works Director Eric Street during a workshop scheduled for 7 p.m. […]
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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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Oct. 4
Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 17-30. Summonses 9/20 at 2:22 p.m. A 17 year old male was issued a summons on Fowler Road by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of speeding. 9/20 at 8:20 p.m. Kelly Murdock, 45, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Salt Spray Lane by Officer Tammy […]
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Yarmouth moves forward on creating historic preservation ordinance
New rules would further the town’s goal of protecting its long history.
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Safety of historic Falmouth intersection to be scrutinized
FALMOUTH — Town Manager Nathan Poore said it’s long past time to address some of the many safety and traffic issues at the intersection of Route 88 and Johnson Road on the Foreside. That’s why the Town Council last week agreed to hold a forum to discuss concerns that have been bubbling to the surface […]
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Falmouth forum to prioritize bicycle, pedestrian plan
Town leaders want to know if the three-year old document is still relevant in guiding infrastructure improvements.
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Audubon holds family-friendly apple fest
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon will hold its 32nd annual Apple Day Family Festival at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Gilsland Farm. The event is free to Audubon members and $7 per person for nonmembers. The day will be packed full of fall fun with games, workshops, cider-making and other activities. Also, visit the historic […]
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Community garden offers harvest dinner to Yarmouth residents
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Community Garden will hold a harvest dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the high school, located at 286 West Elm St. Tickets, which are available at the door, are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. The event will feature garden produce, a silent auction and […]
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Falmouth church hosts free community supper
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Congregational Church will hold a free community supper from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The 12th annual event is open to all and is a chance for residents of all faiths to break bread together. The meal will include roast turkey, stuffing, vegetables and homemade apple crisp with ice cream. Freewill […]
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Yarmouth, Cape named blue ribbon high schools
YARMOUTH — The U.S. Department of Education has named public high schools in Yarmouth and Cape Elizabeth as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups, according to an Education Department press release. “The National Blue Ribbon Schools […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 3
Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 23-29. Summonses 9/24 at 9:12 a.m. A 17-year-old was issued a summons on West Elm Street by Officer Michael Peacock on a charge of passing a stopped school bus. 9/26 at 11:30 a.m. Three 16-year-olds were summonsed on West Elm Street by Officer Graham Hults on charges of […]