It is heartwarming to see how our community has come together to help each other during this terribly sad pandemic. The physical location of the Falmouth Food Pantry temporarily closed on March 15, and since then food has been purchased at retail prices because it is no longer possible to pick up and sort foods […]
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Letter: Vote Mentzinger for House District 43
Money is a scourge in politics, so I am so glad I have the opportunity this year to vote for a Clean Election candidate for the State House. Bob Mentzinger has been going door to door in the dark and cold all winter, collecting small-dollar donations to fund his campaign. By doing this, he is […]
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Falmouth Council trims budget to shore up revenue losses from pandemic
The council discussed changes to its budget in the wake of the pandemic and increased cuts to keep the mill rate as low as possible, while maintaining proposed fire department hires.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: April 16-23
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth officials, resident looking for election guidelines
While the town has requested help from the state on how to proceed with elections, given the pandemic, three candidates have returned papers for municipal positions, and the school board may stand with two vacancies.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Falmouth
A small musical ensemble of mostly women performing at the Underwood Theater in Falmouth around 1900. The open-air theater was built in the Underwood Springs area and burned in 1907.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
‘Keep this out of your home’: Falmouth family hit hard by the coronavirus
Ellen Mahoney Simmonds, 81, died Monday of COVID-19. Now, her son has it and her husband says he’s recovered.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Local restaurant, residents work to spread positive message of love
Rivalries in Falmouth is adding hearts and cards to all takeout meals and offers free soup to those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: April 9-16
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Artist David Driskell, part-time Maine resident and scholar, dies at 88
He studied at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and received the National Humanities Medal in 2000.