The Planning Board will take a final vote Aug. 14, then four school construction projects will go out to bid.
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 tax relief program for seniors off to slow start
Town officials weigh increasing the eligibility threshold, and improving outreach.
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Falmouth seeks next holder of Boston Post Cane
By tradition the cane goes to the town’s oldest resident.
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Falmouth economic improvement panel seeks greater relevancy
The committee is getting two new members and is pursuing new initiatives.
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Yarmouth council rejects aid for asylum-seekers
Zoning change sought by Liquid Riot Bottling for whiskey storage barn gets OK.
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Aug. 1
Arrests No arrests were reported from July 22-29. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from July 22-29. Fire calls 7/22 at 4:15 p.m. Alarm on Sandpiper Cove Road. 7/22 at 4:27 p.m. Accident on Main Street. 7/22 at 6:44 p.m. Accident on U.S. Route 1. 7/23 at 12:12 p.m. Accident on Lafayette Street. 7/23 at […]
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Yarmouth teen baker has recipe for success
Mia Ginsberg sells her homemade baked goods at the local farmers market and hopes to someday own a bakery.
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Yarmouth land trust celebrates successes
YARMOUTH — The Royal River Conservation Trust will hold a special event in mid-August to celebrate its most recent successes. Registration for “RRCT Celebrates!” closes Wednesday, Aug. 7. RSVP at rrct.org. The event will be held 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth. Call 847-9309 for more information. The land trust […]
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Parish adds ministry for special needs
FALMOUTH — The Parish of the Holy Eucharist is offering a new ministry to families of children with special abilities and needs. The parish, which also serves the communities of Yarmouth, Freeport and Gray, will hold its first family gathering of the Ministry for Special Needs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Holy Martyrs […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Aug. 1
Arrests 7/20 at 11:16 p.m. Debra R. Napolitano, 57, of Danforth Road, South Portland, was arrested on Johnson Road by Officer Colin Gordan on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/24 at 10:23 p.m. Ion Croitoru, 28, of Federal Way, Washington, was arrested on Allen Avenue Extension by Officer Amanda Hogg on a charge […]