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Maine Voices: Anniversary a reminder that reproductive health is still under attack

by Nancy A. Foss Special to the Telegram January 5, 2020January 6, 2020

Today, the attacks on abortion providers are most often in the courts and state legislatures.

Life Unwound: Telling the whole holiday truth

by Susan Lebel Young December 31, 2019February 4, 2020

Years ago, young enough to squat without pinching a knee joint, able enough to push a hand mower to clip grass without a hip complaint, flexible enough to kneel, stand, crouch and repeat without hurting yet another body part, I sat weeding our front sidewalk. A stooped woman I deemed old, whom I now consider […]

Northern Forecaster

Residents rate solutions for dangerous intersection in Falmouth

by Kate Irish Collins December 30, 2019December 31, 2019

Reducing the speed limit on Route 88 and adding crosswalks are popular options.

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Falmouth seeking input on revaluation costs

December 30, 2019

FALMOUTH — The Town Council will debate when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 about whether to spend just under $30,000 on a statistical market analysis to supplement the upcoming property revaluation. A full revaluation is needed and the contractor, Vision Government Solutions, is suggesting a market analysis should be conducted before the […]

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Public input sought on West Falmouth Crossing plan

December 30, 2019

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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Northern Meetings: Jan. 2-9

December 27, 2019

Chebeague Island Wed. 1/8 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen CIH Durham Wed. 1/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TO Thur. 1/9 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals TO Falmouth Mon. 1/6 7 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Tues. 1/7 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 1/8 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee TH Thur. 1/9 8 a.m. Community Development Committee […]

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Northern School Notebook: Dec. 26

December 24, 2019December 23, 2019

Greely holds inaugural Military Signing Day Five boys cemented their intent to serve in the armed forces after graduation at the first Military Signing Day held at Greely High School in Cumberland on Dec. 17. Nolan Shardlow will serve in the Marines in communications and will attend boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, in […]

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Falmouth Police Beat: Dec. 13-20

December 23, 2019

Arrests 12/14 at 2:51 p.m. Howard D. Kelly, 68, of Andrews Road, Bath, was arrested on Route 1 by Sgt. Kevin Conger on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 12/14 at 3:25 p.m. Mark Foley, 54, of Greenway Drive, was arrested on Greenway Drive by Sgt. Kevin Conger on an outstanding warrant. […]