Most of the state received about an inch of rainfall, enough to cancel or delay events, but not nearly enough to impact the severe drought.
Sophie Burchell
Staff Writer
Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.
Posted inLocal & State
Falmouth workforce housing project gets final green light
The development, initiated by the town in response to severely limited affordable housing stock, will bring 48 two-bedroom units to Marshall Drive.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hiram man killed after car crashes in flames in Casco
The single-vehicle crash occurred on State Park Road early Sunday morning.
Posted inLocal & State
Large emergency veterinary hospital opening in Falmouth next year
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care will move into the 42,000-square-foot, 24/7 hospital that is currently under construction on Route 1 near the Falmouth spur.
Posted inLocal & State
Falmouth Town Council sends public works renovation to the ballot
Following a public engagement campaign on three municipal facilities projects, the council also decided to indefinitely postpone forwarding improvements to two fire stations.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
What to know for Cumberland, North Yarmouth’s return to school
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
What to know for Yarmouth’s return to school
Yarmouth Superintendent Andrew Dolloff answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Falmouth’s new superintendent is ready to welcome back students
Steve Nolan began in Falmouth in July, and comes to the town with decades of experience as a superintendent, principal and math teacher.
Posted inLocal & State
Property revaluations are ramping up in Cumberland and North Yarmouth
Homeowners in both towns can expect to receive their new home valuations in the spring and summer of 2026. Both towns will likely see the tax rate decrease, but homes are likely to see their value increase significantly.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
What to know for Falmouth’s return to school
Falmouth’s new Superintendent Steve Nolan answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.