The town hopes to work with civic organizations, schools, churches and business leaders to implement the plan.
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 Middle School to discontinue proficiency grading
After parents object, the school will return to traditional letter grades.
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: July 19
Arrests 7/12 at 9:46 p.m. Deborah J. Barlow, 51, of Crescent View Avenue, was arrested on Shore Road by Officer Rory Benjamin on charges of operating under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child. 7/14 at 1:12 a.m. Michael J. Burkett, 32, of Sun Valley, Idaho, was arrested at Kettle Cove by Officer […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth explores municipal solar energy project
The new Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee is studying the feasibility of bringing solar energy to town.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth loses a ‘cultural icon’ as cancer claims Letty Berkovich
The longtime Book Review employee shared her love of books, art and animals.
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That’s the ticket: Yarmouth police praise kids who do good
Officers give out “positive tickets” when they see kids making healthy choices or doing good deeds.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth harbormaster says ID your boat
FALMOUTH — After responding to several calls of boats adrift in the last week , the harbormaster and police are asking boat owners to identify their vessels. Most often, they said, smaller boats – especially canoes, kayaks and dinghies – accidentally drift away. But each incident has to be treated as a possible emergency situation. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Pollinator gardens enhance, beautify Portland’s ecology
A group working to create special spaces throughout the city wants people to think about gardening in a new way.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Yarmouth Police Beat: July 18
Arrests 7/8 at 10:28 a.m. Paula L. McMahon, 59, of Liberty Court, was arrested on Liberty Court by Officer Amie Rapa on charges of violating conditions of release and failure to comply with an order. Summonses No criminal summonses were issued from July 8-14. Fire calls 7/8 at 3:49 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle on West […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: July 18
Arrests 7/7 at 8:19 a.m. A 17-year-old female was arrested on Gray Road by Sgt. George Savidge on a charge of assault. Summonses 7/4 at 2:17 p.m. Rodrigo R. Faria, 42, of Bradley Street, Portland, was issued a summons on Gray Road by Officer Jeffrey Smith on a charge of operating after suspension. Fire calls […]