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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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Red Cross schedules three blood drives in Yarmouth
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. June 10 at Yarmouth Town Hall, 200 Main St. See redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. Blood drives will also be held at from noon to 6 p.m. at Town Hall on June 24 and July 8.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Skyline Farm hosting benefit yard sale
The nonprofit Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth is hosting a benefit yard sale June 4. The visitor center and outdoor tent will feature furniture, household goods, gardening items, and seasonal decorations, as well as horse-related items such as saddles, bridles, blankets and equestrian clothing. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
North Yarmouth Academy to break ground on arena project
North Yarmouth Academy is scheduled to begin construction June 2 on the expansion of theĀ Travis Roy Ice Arena and fitness center. The school received its largest donation in history when NYA parents Jarrod and Freddie Daniel donated $4 million towards the $6 million project. Improvements include a more welcoming lobby and entrance, new 2,500-square-foot […]
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Freeport climate action group sponsors farmers market
Freeport Climate Action Now is sponsoring a farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday from June through mid-October next to Town Hall at 22 Main St. Along with offerings from local farmers and other food producers, the market will emphasize educating visitors about climate change and agricultural practices and actions people can […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Cumberland considers housing crunch task force
The proposal is in response to the tight housing market that is precluding families and asylees from moving to town and seniors from aging in place, the Town Council chairperson says.
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Seven newcomers on ballot for SAD 51 board
The candidates for two seats in Cumberland and one in North Yarmouth weigh in on addressing the growing student enrollment and the district’s equity and inclusion efforts.
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Applications open for Falmouth fire scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the annual $1,000 Falmouth Fire-EMS Scholarship. The scholarship is open to local high school seniors who are pursuing a post-secondary education in firefighting, emergency medical services, nursing or a related field. Guidelines can be found at falmouth.org. The deadline to hand-deliver or postmark mailed applications to Falmouth Fire-EMS, 8 Bucknam […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Children’s author-illustration to give tips in Cumberland
Award-winning author and illustrator Kevin Hawkes, will have tips on drawing and writing picture books at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the outdoor amphitheater in Cumberland. Hawkes will give an illustrated presentation and read from his newest release, “There is Dodo on the Wedding Cake,” during the event hosted by Prince Memorial Library. Books […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Falmouth researching fixes to local water issues
Falmouth has received a $50,000 grant to help implement its 2021 Strategic Watershed Plan this summer. The grant from the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation will allow research at several streams to see if excess water runoff and/or sediment are causing habitat and water quality problems, according to the town. The grant also funds nature-based […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Falmouth council approves $43M school budget
The Falmouth Town Council unanimously approved on May 16 Falmouth Schools’ $43 million budget for the next school year. The budget is $2 million more than the current school year’s. The combined new school and town budget is $62.7 million, which increases the property tax rate $1.55 to $18.98 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. If […]
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