The community-based program aims to provide a helping hand with no judgment.
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Falmouth elementary site of home energy fair
FALMOUTH — The town’s Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee will hold its 7th annual Home Energy Fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Falmouth Elementary School, 74 Woodville Road. The event includes guided tours of the LEED-Certified school cafeteria, along with question and answer sessions with heating professionals, energy companies and […]
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Letter: Why is Trump so sensitive to criticism?
Trump uses his Twitter account like a cudgel. Anyone who crosses him or his “policies” is subject to angry vilification. Impeachment has caused an explosion of tweets. I am amazed how thin-skinned this bully and this pathetic grifter is. What a pity. Why would a sensitive creature like Trump put himself in a position like the […]
Posted inSports
Maine’s new pro golf event partners with Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
The top developmental PGA tour will come to Falmouth Country Club in June and organizers expect to raise $100,000 for its beneficiary.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump’s threats to Iranian cultural sites disrespect our human heritage
Culture is what makes lives meaningful, and protecting it is one of the acknowledged limits to armed conflict.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: A beautiful day in our neighborhood
“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” -Fred Rogers I ended 2019 and rang in 2020 watching “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” the movie about Fred Rogers, who was an advocate for children throughout his life. Reflecting on the messages spread by Mr. Rogers […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Long-time Falmouth school resource officer retires
Rob Susi leaves after 26 years of working in all three of the town’s schools.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Private attorney, Superior Court judge nominated to Maine’s top court
Gov. Janet Mills also nominated two Superior Court judges. All the nominees must be confirmed by the Maine Senate.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 9-16
Chebeague Island Mon. 1/13 6:30 p.m. Planning Board CIS Tues. 1/14 5:30 p.m. Cemetery Committee PH Cumberland Mon. 1/13 7 p.m. Town Council TH Wed. 1/15 6:30 p.m. Prince Memorial Library Advisory Committee PML Durham Thur. 1/9 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals TO Mon. 1/13 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop TO Tues. 1/14 6:30 p.m. […]
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Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]