Experts say native plants support local ecosystems in a variety of ways that non-native plants don’t.
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Falmouth celebrates Underwood Park upgrades
Additions of play structures, swings and a picnic area to the park completed an upgrade project that has been an idea for 20 years.
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Contentious Falmouth pesticide ordinance headed to November ballot
As the result of a petition, the fate of the regulatory ordinance will be decided in a referendum this fall.
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Problematic Falmouth intersection under the microscope
Temporary plastic bollards, pavement paint and rubber speed bumps were installed at the intersection of Route 88 and Johnson Road near Town Landing Market.
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Documentary on blind Falmouth painter reveals story of creative persistence
‘Final Frontier’ features artist Denis Boudreau as he grapples with haunting memories of war through abstract painting while visually impaired. The documentary short premiered at the Maine International Film Festival and won an award.
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Strong weekend storm rips off roofs, downs trees in southern Maine
The weather on Sunday also forced the Yarmouth Clam Festival to shut down as lightning moved in.
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Petition suspends Falmouth pesticide ordinance, public to vote
Residents opposed to the controversial ordinance regulating the use of pesticides and fertilizers collected signatures from 10 percent of Falmouth voters, creating a referendum that will decide the ordinance’s fate.
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Railroad crossings in Falmouth temporarily closing to all traffic
Routine maintenance by CSX Transportation will close six railroad crossings to all traffic for about three days each from July 8-18.
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Find the summertime vibe with these free outdoor concerts in Falmouth and Yarmouth
Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and enjoy a warm evening with community.
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Hoping to build support, Falmouth is giving tours of aging facilities it wants to replace
The Public Works and Fire-EMS departments are offering tours of their outdated buildings to Falmouth residents throughout the summer, hoping voters will pass a bond to fund construction come fall.