A new private parking area will be built to accommodate the parking needs of two Glen Road residents.
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.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth library project on schedule, on budget
FALMOUTH — The $6.6 million Falmouth Memorial Library expansion project is on schedule and on budget four months after construction began in early May, but the project hasn’t been without its surprises and difficulties. Marsha Clark, the former president of the library board who was instrumental in planning the library project, said there’s a lot […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth weighing resolution that could lead to aerial spraying for browntail
A formal council declaration, subject to approval by the Maine CDC, will be considered at the Sept. 19 meeting.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth Police Beat: Sept. 12
Arrests 9/2 at 2:25 p.m. Jeffrey S. Smart, 46, of Washington Street, Auburn, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Dennis Ryder on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 9/3 at 11:05 p.m. Amanda Lyn Comeau, 40, of Valley Street, Portland, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Colin Gordan on an […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Yarmouth Police Beat: Sept. 12
Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 2-8. Summonses 9/4 at 6:52 p.m. A 17-year-old was issued a summons on Gilman Road by Officer Michael Peacock on a charge of marijuana possession. Fire calls 9/2 at 12:33 a.m. Assist Cumberland. 9/2 at 9:32 a.m. Alarm on Little John Road. 9/2 at 9:56 a.m. Accident on […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Sept. 12
Arrests 9/4 at 7:50 p.m. Travis J. Storer, 34, of Church Road, Brunswick, was arrested on Bath Road by Officer Brandon Curtis on charges of operating under the influence and possession of scheduled drugs. 9/6 at 1:28 p.m. Kayla F. Johnson, 28, of Skowhegan, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Jason Bartlett on a […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland students take pride in new program
PORTLAND — Ensuring that students feel valued and connected at school is seen as not only critical to their overall development, but also to their overall academic achievement. That’s why it’s one of the key goals in the School Department’s new strategic plan, known as the Portland Promise. That’s also why each school within […]
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Portland school board vows to close the gap for disadvantaged students
School Department leaders plan to tackle the issue with a “sense of urgency.”
Posted inThe Forecaster
Catholic church, Red Cross collecting for hurricane relief
PORTLAND — Catholic churches across Maine will hold a special collection to aid the victims of Hurricane Dorian. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will be taking a special collection during all Masses held over the weekend of Sept. 14-15. Providing hurricane relief is especially important to the Portland Diocese because it’s had a special […]
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Cape Police Beat: Sept. 6
Arrests No arrests were reported from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2. Summonses 8/27 at 2:35 a.m. Edward Gay, 77, of Pembroke, Massachusetts, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Officer Aaron Webster on a charge of speeding. Fire calls 8/27 at 1:49 p.m. Fire alarm on Channel View Road. 8/30 at 10:49 a.m. Water […]