FALMOUTH — There was a public outcry when density bonuses in the town’s new growth districts led to a surge in proposed multifamily developments last year. But Monday, when the Town Council took up the proposed fix for the issue, only one resident had something to say. After implementing a temporary moratorium on new two-family or […]

FALMOUTH — An American flag that draped the coffin of a decorated World War II veteran has been stolen from American Legion Post No. 164 in a crime police called “unacceptable.” After being used during funeral rites at Arlington National Cemetery last September, the flag was brought back to Falmouth, where the Legion paid to encase […]

FALMOUTH — Police Department Lt. John Kilbride says the opioid crisis is a reality in Falmouth, just as it is in nearly every other community across the country. Kilbride will give a talk on the issue March 6 at Falmouth Memorial Library, where he will discuss the latest information on the opioid crisis and its local, […]

Arrests 2/5 at 12:42 a.m. Daniel G. Merchant, 61, of Sabbady Point Road, Windham, was arrested on Falmouth Road by Officer Mathew Yeaton on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses No criminal summonses were issued Feb. 2-9. Fire calls 2/2 at 8:16 a.m. Assist Cumberland. 2/2 at 8:30 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on […]

FALMOUTH — The historic Town Landing Market on Foreside Road is being updated with a new kitchen designed to help the market expand its growing menu. Town Landing Market has been a part of the Falmouth community since the late 1800s, according to its website. “Its presence on Foreside Road has spanned three centuries. It is […]

FALMOUTH — Without treatment the pain of rheumatoid arthritis makes it nearly impossible for sufferers to do simple daily tasks from getting dressed, to pouring a cup of coffee, to walking the dog. The autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the joints and can lead to painful deformity and immobility. Falmouth resident Pat Bernard knows all about […]

FALMOUTH — The Town Council Monday said there’s a lot to like in the draft contract zone for a large residential and commercial development off Route 100 in West Falmouth. But there are also still details that need to be worked out, and before the contract zone receives final approval there will have to be further […]

FALMOUTH — There are many ways for residents to celebrate the town’s 300th anniversary and one is the Move300 Challenge, which encourages participants to log 300 miles of activity in 2018. It’s not too late to register online and any type of physical activity counts, from taking a walk to riding a bike to kayaking to […]