Public input will be sought at a June 29 meeting on the assessment results, which will include scenarios for future use.
Rachel Vitello
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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Free digital literacy classes offered at Falmouth library
Falmouth Memorial Library is holding free in-person digital literacy classes this summer in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center of Maine. Topics include internet safety, email basics and how to use Facebook securely. Registration is required at falmouthmemoriallibrary.org or by calling 781-2351, ext. 140.
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Event at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth promotes wellness through gardening
An event to promote wellness through gardening is being held at Tidewater Farm on Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth June 18. Gardening for Wellness runs from 10 a.m. until noon at the property located behind the Tidewater neighborhood off Farmgate Road. Garden beds with over 50 native species will be on display, Master Gardener volunteers […]
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Falmouth Heritage Museum opens for season June 7
The Falmouth Heritage is opening for the summer Tuesday, June 7. The museum will be open free of charge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. most, but not all Tuesdays until Oct. 4; see falmouthmehistory.org Visitors are encouraged to call ahead. The museum is also open by appointment by calling 781-4727. The museum, at 60 […]
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Residents set to vote on Gray budget, councilors
Gray’s budget for FY23 includes $100,000 in funds for two new full-time fire and rescue positions to meet an increase in call volume. The total municipal budget is around $10.7 million, an increase of about $1.5 million. Town Manager Nate Rudy said the tax rate will remain the same at $14.61 per $100,000 of assessed […]
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In North Yarmouth, Old Town House becoming new again
For the first time in its 169-year history, North Yarmouth’s Old Town House has indoor plumbing. An indoor bathroom will soon be built, but as a historical item itself, the building’s old outhouse has been safely stored away. The plumbing installation was part of North Yarmouth Historical’s restoration of the Old Town House, which was […]
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Yarmouth budget up for vote at June 7 Town Meeting
Yarmouth residents will vote on municipal and school budgets at Town Meeting at 7 p.m. June 7 at Yarmouth High School’s performing arts center, 286 West Elm St. Yarmouth’s new town and school spending plan is about $51.1 million, a $4.2 million increase over this fiscal year’s budget. If the budget is approved, the property […]
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Access loop, walkway proposed for Chebeague’s Stone Pier
The town is mapping out preliminary design and safety improvements for the busy pier.
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Yarmouth’s COVID-19 task force wins state award
The Yarmouth Community Coronavirus Task Force is the winner of this year’s Public Health Program of Excellence Award from the Maine Public Health Association. Since March 2020, the task force has hosted drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Yarmouth Public Works and provided information on testing and vaccinations to community members via its website at bewellyarmouth.org. From […]
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Yarmouth library to examine its sustainability practices
A consultant and a residents’ group will explore how the library can be more environmentally friendly.