CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is seeking artists for its annual juried wet paint auction Paint for Preservation. Artists chosen to participate will be asked to paint plein air scenes at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight the town’s natural beauty. Painting will take place June 26-28, with the auction […]
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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Charity hockey game benefits South Portland firefighters
SOUTH PORTLAND — Proceeds from a Maine Mariners Checking for Charity hockey game on Saturday, March 14 will benefit the South Portland Professional Firefighters L1476. Face-off is at 6 p.m., when the Mariners will take on the Worcester Railers. Call 761-6725 for more information and to order tickets.
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South Portland residents urged to review property cards
SOUTH PORTLAND — As the city prepares to revaluate all real estate property values for 2020, the Assessor’s Office is asking property owners to review their information on the assessor’s database and to correct any errors or omissions. Go online to gis.vgsi.com/southportlandme and then choose the “Enter Online Database” option. Residents can search for their […]
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SoPo Conservation Commission needs new member
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Conservation Commission has a vacancy that can be filled by any resident of any voting district. Those interested are encouraged to attend one or two meetings to get a feel for the commission’s work before applying for the opening. Applications can be found on the city’s website at southportland.org. […]
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Yarmouth committee recommends purchase of ‘remote’ solar energy
The move would mean less risk to the town and more cost savings.
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Falmouth told to close fire station, hire more firefighters
A consultant says the town has immediate staffing needs that must be addressed.
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Land trust asks Falmouth for $400,000 to help buy ‘great conservation property’
The 52-acre site is one of the last remaining undeveloped parcels of forest on the east side of town.
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Falmouth businesses evacuated due to power issues
FALMOUTH — Walmart and Flagship Cinema on Route 1 were cleared of customers and staff and were temporarily closed for about two hours Monday morning, Feb. 10, after employees at the theater noticed power fluctuation issues and a burning smell, according to Fire Chief Howard Rice. Central Maine Power also responded to the scene, and […]
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Online kindergarten registration open in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Online kindergarten registration is now available at www.falmouthschools.org for children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. After online registration is complete, parents and guardians must come in person to Falmouth Elementary School, 58 Woodville Road, to present their child’s original birth certificate, record of immunizations and proof of residency. […]
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South Portland hires consultant to address air quality concerns
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council voted unanimously Monday to hire Consensus Building Institute, Inc. to help the Clean Air Advisory Committee create recommendations to “protect citizen health and quality of life.” The Portland-based company, which promotes collaboration as a way to solve complex problems, says on its website that the staff are experts in […]