A pair of anonymous residents will match up to $50,000 in donations to encourage more people to support purchasing the 52-acre parcel.
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Life Unwound: We should know better
I remember my grandmother, Memere, and her small beach cottage. We, “the kids,” would jump out of our Mercury wagon and she’d offer us half chocolate/half vanilla ice cream cups. Lots of her grandchildren – my siblings and cousins – gathered there. Big families mattered. We spilled the melted treat all over ourselves. Memere would […]
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Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief
Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
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Northern Meetings: July 30-Aug. 6
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.
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Letter: Beem may hate policies more than the president
One thing you have to say about Edgar Allen Beem, he is consistent and unflagging in his hatred for Donald Trump and any who dare to support him. His self righteousness is sorely offended that anyone would dare to challenge his political views (July 9, “What do Trump-Pence signs mean?”). Ed throws half-truths around like […]
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Letter: Falmouth town clerks ensured smooth election process
I write to commend and thank the Falmouth town clerk’s office, led by Ellen Planer and Linda Case, and all of the staff and volunteers for ensuring a smooth and safe process for all of us to cast our ballots on July 14, an experience largely replicated by their colleagues throughout the state. Contrary to […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Falmouth
James B. Morrill, age 10, appeared on the cover of the Portland Evening Express on June 15, 1935. James’s father, Herbert Morrill, was missing for approximately a week before he was found in the basement of the family home in West Falmouth, in an improvised grave. Mary E. Morrill, the 53-year-old wife of the victim, […]
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Planners hope revamped Falmouth project boosts area business
Ground will be broken as soon as possible for a restaurant and offices in the Falmouth Shopping Center, a scaled down project from one proposed in 2018 that included athletic fields.
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Falmouth OKs expanding outdoor dining, retail space
Town awarded COVID-19-related grant
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Northern Meetings: July 23-30
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.