FALMOUTH — As part of the process of removing the old Lunt Road overpass over Interstate 295, the street will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 10 p.m.-5 a.m. through Thursday, Aug. 22. Partial I-295 lane closures will also be in effect at the same time. Closure dates are subject to change […]
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Falmouth councilors to get raises, temporary reimbursements
Compensation per meeting will rise from $40 to $75 in July 2020.
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Falmouth roads to close for bridge project
FALMOUTH — Lunt Road will close to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic at night this week and next week, when the old Lunt Road bridge will be removed. Interstate 295 northbound and southbound lanes will also see single-lane closures. Signs will direct vehicles along alternate routes. Lunt Road will be closed this week through Friday […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Aug. 15
Arrests 8/4 at 8:36 p.m. Mitchell Foster, 25, of Chelsea Way, Cumberland, was arrested by Sgt. Michael Brown on U.S. Route 1 on a charge of operating under the influence. 8/8 at 10:14 a.m. Donald Murphy, 59, of Beechwood Lane, Lewiston, was arrested by Sgt. George Savidge and Officer Alex Beaton in West Falmouth and […]
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Maine Voices: Let’s all push for an end to the hate-spewing that fuels gun violence
Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Tractor-trailer rollover cleared from Maine Turnpike spur in Falmouth
Speed and distracted driving cited as likely factors in the crash that blocked the Exit 11 ramp off I-295 southbound for 4 hours and disrupted traffic traffic Friday afternoon, the Maine State Police say.
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Lewiston man arrested after altercation at Falmouth home
Donald Murphy, who is facing several charges, was restrained by police after he started an altercation with 2 residents of the house, police say.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth Fire Department offers scholarship to ‘share the calling’
The $750 award will go to a recent high school graduate studying firefighting or a related field.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth tax relief program for seniors off to slow start
Town officials weigh increasing the eligibility threshold, and improving outreach.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth seeks next holder of Boston Post Cane
By tradition the cane goes to the town’s oldest resident.