New Athletic Director David Creech wants to foster more community involvement in sporting events.
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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Cost doubles for expanded Yarmouth street project
One of Yarmouth’s major arterial roads will get a significant upgrade under a planned reconstruction project.
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Falmouth shellfish committee to merge with conservation group
FALMOUTH — The Shellfish Conservation Committee hasn’t met in well over a decade and now a push is on to merge the committee with the town’s Conservation Commission. According to Town Manager Nathan Poore, the shellfish committee is only on the books because it’s a requirement in order for the town to have its own […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth Police Beat: Sept. 19
Arrests 9/11 at 10:51 a.m. Richard T. Tillotson, 48, of Little John Road, Yarmouth, was arrested on Route 1 by Detective Wayne Geyer on a charge of violating a protection order. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported Sept. 6-13. Fire calls 9/6 at 9:50 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Gray Road. 9/7 at 9:18 a.m. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
School day carries on around Lyseth construction project
The goal is to keep disruptions to the learning environment at the Portland elementary school to a minimum.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Pre-paving work begins on Blackstrap Road in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Road work in preparation for an upcoming paving project on Blackstrap Road is slated to begin this week. During the week of Sept. 16-20 motorists can expect delays and one-lane of alternating traffic between Mountain Road and the Compact Line. The work will consist of removing and reclaiming the existing pavement. Final paving […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Sept. 19
Arrests 9/10 at 10:27 p.m. Joseph J. Kimball, 20, of Cleaves Street, Biddeford, was arrested on Durham Road by Officer Emily Lopez on an outstanding warrant. 9/15 at 1:07 p.m. Craig J. Aderman, 66, of Bittersweet Lane, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Beck Kavanaugh on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Communication cards help Longfellow students start a conversation
The cards being used at the Portland school are designed to help students who have difficulty communicating.
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Ecomaine announces school recycling grants
PORTLAND — Ecomaine is seeking applications for its School Recycling Grants program. The grants are designed to raise recycling awareness and help schools implement more efficient recycling programs or add composting to their waste options. The application deadline is Oct. 25 and any school from ecomaine’s 70-plus member communities is welcome to apply. Schools can […]