FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Land Trust will host its annual Farm Fest from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Hurricane Valley Farm off Gray Road. Tickets for the community gathering held to celebrate conservation and open space are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Kids under 12 are free. See www.falmouthlandtrust.org to reserve […]
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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Yarmouth art fest seeks entrants
YARMOUTH — Entries are now being accepted for the 11th annual Yarmouth Art Festival, which will be held Oct. 23-26 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. The juried show is exclusively for Maine artists. This year’s jurors are Bob Keyes, arts writer for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, and Peg Golden, founder and former owner […]
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Gray Road in Falmouth to close for construction
FALMOUTH — A section of Gray Road between Mountain Road and Eastern Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Sept. 9. During the week-long closure, residents will still have access and local businesses will still be open and accessible, according to town officials. School buses will also still run, although there may be […]
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Yarmouth offers free week at transfer station
YARMOUTH — Free Disposal Week will be held Sept. 7-15 at the transfer station, 659 East Main St. Residents must display a special window sticker to access the facility. Specialty items accepted will include household electronics, tires, building materials from home improvement projects and other miscellaneous items. Fees will be assessed for some types of […]
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Red Cross still faces blood shortage
PORTLAND — Still dealing with a serious blood shortage, the American Red Cross will hold a special event called “Out for Blood” on Friday, Aug. 30, with radio personalities, and chances to earn a $3 Dunkin’ Donuts gift certificate and a limited edition Red Cross tote. Out for Blood will take place at five locations, […]
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Portland lauds school bus drivers for ‘setting the tone’
The School Department is finding new ways to make bus driving more attractive to job seekers.
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Portland schools benefit from Maine Audubon grants
The goal is to encourage students to take direct action, while enriching their learning experience.
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Falmouth Police Beat: Aug. 29
Arrests 8/16 at 3:16 p.m. Jesse Hugo, 30, of Oklahoma, was arrested on Brook Road by Officer Christoper St. Pierre on an outstanding warrant. 8/16 at 6 p.m. Angel A. Trotter, 41, of Memorial Drive, Biddeford, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Christopher St. Pierre on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Aug. 29
Arrests No arrests were reported from Aug. 18-16. Summonses 8/25 at 12:02 a.m. A 17-year-old was issued a summons on Interstate 295 by Sgt. Michael Pierce on a charge of criminal speed. Fire calls 8/18 at 11:53 a.m. Accident on Main Street. 8/18 at 7:18 p.m. Accident on Ledge Road. 8/19 at 2:07 p.m. Accident […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Aug. 23
Arrests No arrests were reported from Aug. 13-19. Summonses 8/14 at 10:20 a.m. Joanne Woodward, 65, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Shore Road by Officer Tammy Schafran on a charge of operating an unregistered motor vehicle. 8/16 at 4:11 p.m. Stephen Hanson, 44, of New Gloucester, was issued a summons on Route […]