A committee is working on initiatives to help seniors stay independent and part of the community.
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Public input sought on West Falmouth Crossing plan
FALMOUTH — The town will host a forum to discuss in-fill development at the West Falmouth Crossing shopping center at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road. The origins and goals of the project will be explained and a site analysis based upon existing conditions will be presented. Town officials will also […]
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Proposed expansion of Yarmouth aquaculture lease on hold
Pushback from concerned residents is one reason the expansion is not moving forward.
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More demand leads to new electric vehicle charging stations in Falmouth
Two seniors add charging capability at the high school campus.
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Yarmouth nonprofit seeks volunteer help
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is looking for volunteers to help with three new programs that are specially designed to help local seniors maintain their independence while making key connections within the community. The Handy Helper Program needs volunteers who can perform light household maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, raking leaves, cleaning windows, […]
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Falmouth student collecting winter boots
FALMOUTH — Ellie Nash, a senior at Falmouth High School, has organized a winter boot drive to support clients of Saint Elizabeth’s Pantry in Portland. “Maine winters are brutal and frigid (and) many people don’t have access to proper winter gear,” Nash says on her GoFundMe page. The effort is Nash’s senior project and, as […]
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Community rallies around Falmouth child with brain tumor
A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $150,000 to support the Barr family.
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W. Falmouth Baptist is a little church with a big heart
The congregation may be small, but members work hard on community outreach and engagement.
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Freeport Community Services gearing up for annual auction
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Services will hold its annual White Nights Auction & Gala in early February and is now accepting donated items for the auction. The event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year and this year’s theme is “The Place We Call Home.” Anyone who has an interest in donating an item, […]
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Yarmouth alumni hockey game set for Dec. 24
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Alumni Association will hold its annual alumni hockey game at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Travis Roy Arena, 495 Route 1. The game will feature even years against odd years. The cost to participate is $30 per player, which includes ice time and a special T-shirt. All former hockey […]