Sen. Teresa Pierce has shown leadership, expertise, compassion and common sense in the Maine Legislature. She has advocated strongly for affordable housing, pre-K through higher education, and a strong economy with a sensible and bipartisan budget. Pierce served as chair in the House on the all-important Appropriations Committee, she has been a leader for years […]
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Letter: Amy Kuhn will continue to protect reproductive care
I have known Amy Kuhn for many years as a parent, lawyer, town councilor and state representative (House District 111). She brings openness, intelligence and conviction to her work. If you have met her or worked with her, as I have, that is immediately apparent. I am grateful for the work she has done for […]
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Grubs take center stage in pesticide control talks in Falmouth
A stricter draft ordinance would prohibit the use and sale of common non-organic weed, grub, and crabgrass pesticides.
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 19-26
Chebeague Island Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Democratic Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 9/19 8 a.m. Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber Town Hall Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/24 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Activity Center […]
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Human remains discovered near Presumpscot River
Maine State Police are assisting in the investigation into the remains found Saturday.
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Letter: Amy Kuhn cares for the community as a whole
Please join us in supporting Amy Kuhn’s reelection to the State House representing District 111 (most of Falmouth). We have been fortunate to have her leadership first on the Falmouth Town Council and for the last two years as our state representative. She is a natural leader, always open to new thoughts and ideas with […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 12-19
Chebeague Island Tue. 9/17 5 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 9/18 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 9/12 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Town Hall Thu. 9/12 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Tue. 9/17 6 p.m. Planning Board Site Walk 80 Gray Road Tue. 9/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall […]
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Home Plates: Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes?
When this Falmouth home cook wants to please everyone, her ‘loaded potatoes’ do the trick.
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Letter: Falmouth should speak up about pesticide ordinance
On Aug. 20 we attended a panel discussion at Falmouth High School regarding a proposed pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer ordinance. The panel consisted of three individuals with backgrounds in environmental practices and organic products and one president of a local professional lawn care company that follows state mandates and best practices when using synthetic products. […]
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Letter: Amy Kuhn is a diligent and dedicated representative
I first met Amy Kuhn when I joined the Falmouth library board, and she was leading the initial ramp-up for its renovation. I was very impressed with how she dynamically worked and connected with a wide array of local residents in helping to bring this to bear. Later, I had the good fortune to work […]