Rachel Vitello is a staff writer for the Northern Forecaster, covering Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Chebeague Island. She is a Keene State College graduate where she majored in journalism and minored in gender studies. She is originally from Weymouth, Massachusetts.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2022
Knight’s Pond Preserve set to expand from Cumberland into North Yarmouth
The proposal to add 13 acres to the 334-acre preserve will go to voters at Town Meeting on April 30.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Falmouth warms residents about browntail moth nests
The town of Falmouth is advising residents to keep an eye out for browntail moth nests throughout the winter. In January, Falmouth had a professional assessment done for browntail moths and nests that were within 20 feet of public roads and town-owned property and parks to identify high-risk areas that may need to be treated. […]
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Freeport, Pownal fundraiser aims to help with food, fuel
Freeport Community Services is hosting its annual Freeze Out fundraiser to help Freeport and Pownal families with food and fuel this winter. This year’s Freeze Out is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St. Volunteers will collect donations of food and cash; those interested in donating […]
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
North Yarmouth to vote on development cap for village
If it passes at the polls, the new limit would mean no more than 30 building permits would be given out annually.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Falmouth’s proposed budget prioritizes fully staffed fire department
Under the spending plan, the fire department’s budget would increase almost 40% and property taxes would rise by nearly 4%.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Longtime North Yarmouth family helps preserve local history
Clark Baston donated his late father’s collection of documents to the town.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Cumberland police seek public’s help about vandalized signs
Cumberland police are looking for information about signs that have been vandalized in town parks over the past year. In most of the approximately half dozen cases the signs have been removed from their posts and thrown into the woods or brush, Police Chief Charles Rumsey said, with one sign stolen from Broad Cove. The […]
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Clayton’s Cafe in Yarmouth under new ownership
Clayton’s Cafe in Yarmouth is now under new ownership after almost three decades under the same proprietors. The new owners, who were not identified, don’t plan to change anything, other than some “much-needed upgrades,” according to a letter former longtime owners Martha and Dave Clayton posted on their website and on social media. The Claytons […]
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
LePage to attend Falmouth GOP caucus March 5
Former Gov. Paul R. LePage, who is running for a non-consecutive third term in a bid to return to the Blaine House, is scheduled to make an appearance at the Falmouth Republican Town caucus March 5. Jennifer White, a candidate for State Senate District 25, will also attend. White ran for the same seat in […]
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Statewide virtual career fair opens to middle schoolers
Virtual career fair brings expanded opportunities for middle schoolers and students in more remote areas.
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