When my grandchildren arrived, they began a fort-creating project from the stockpiles of forest debris. The 9-year-old twins, Walker and Taylor, started a teepee-ish design and dug deep for scaffolding: “We need a long bough to stand up for the roof.” Five-year-old Brooke balanced gray stones for decoration in tiny corners. Almost-8-year-old Lawson lugged huge […]
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While others wait and see, Footlights Theatre forges ahead with July reopening
The theater in Falmouth plans to return with a comedy, as Portland Stage announces its season but no timeframe for it.
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Shop sells protective gear for Land Trust
Town Landing Market has been selling masks, with all proceeds going to the Falmouth Land Trust.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings May 28-June 4
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.
Posted inSports
Little League: Some towns calling it quits for 2020, others are setting up summer alternatives
A few leagues have already been canceled, but many are hoping to play games in July and August.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Forecaster missed several points about Falmouth project
Although last week’s “Planners postpone vote on Falmouth project” attempted to report proceedings of the May 5 Falmouth Planning Board meeting, several important points were missed. Notably, to an objective listener, it was virtually clear that final acceptance of the West Falmouth Development, LLC was a foregone conclusion. The Planning Board stated its intention to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth phasing in town services, public access
Masks will be required in public buildings and social distancing is encouraged.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Falmouth family grateful for response to birthday
Thank you to the Falmouth Fire-EMS, Falmouth Police and Skillins Greenhouse for going the extra mile to recognize Mary T. Honan’s birthday. On May 6, she celebrated 95 years of life and living in Falmouth, still in the house she grew up in on Foreside Road. In these challenging times of sheltering-at-home, her family couldn’t […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Life Unwound: Let’s stop ‘shoulding on ourselves’
I should drag out the trash for pick-up. I should learn new tech tricks. I should Facetime with my kids and grandkids. I should contact frail folks in town. I should sign up for that online sugar detox class. I should spring clean and clutter-clear. I should answer those texts. I should call my sister. […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: May 21-28
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.