Bob Kline, one of the candidates for the Falmouth School Board, possesses a unique set of qualifications that sets him apart. His education, experience and practicality make him an ideal choice for the school board. His legal and financial expertise is particularly crucial as the school board navigates future capital expenses and the rising cost […]
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Letter: Cronan’s qualities a good fit for Falmouth School Board
My family would like to endorse Bridget Cronan in the June 11 election for a position on the Falmouth School Board. My family has lived in Falmouth for the past 22 years. We have known Cronan and her family for all of this time. Cronan has young children and is highly motivated to ensure that […]
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Falmouth Town Council candidates gathering scheduled for May 27
Voters in Falmouth will have a chance to hear from Town Council candidates running in the June 11 municipal election on May 27 at Rivalries sports bar and restaurant. Candidates Sean Burke, Regina Coleman, Alisa Conroy Morton, Sean Mahoney and Jack Uminski are running for two three-year seats. The two candidates chosen by voters will […]
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Town’s growth focus of crowded Falmouth Town Council race
Five candidates are vying to replace Hope Cahan and Amy Kuhn, who are not seeking reelection, on the Falmouth Town Council: Sean Burke, Regina Coleman, Alisa Conroy Morton, Sean Mahoney and Jack Uminski. Besides Sean Mahoney, none have previously held a seat on Town Council. Each candidate identified navigating growth and development as one of […]
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Falmouth town-school budget carries 5.8% tax rate increase
Town operating expenses will increase $1.29 million this year, a 6.8% increase largely due to cost of living adjustment increases for staff and other investments in personnel. Residents will vote on the $49.9 million school budget June 11.
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Northern Meetings: May 16-23
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/16 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Planning Board Hearing Town Hall Tue. 5/21 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 5/22 6 p.m. Select/School Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 5/20 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Freeport Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Public Safety Tue. 5/21 […]
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Letter: Cronan is committed to Falmouth schools
We are longtime residents of Falmouth who have been active in the Falmouth school system and whose four children attended the Falmouth schools K-12. Through this exposure, we have come to realize that the high quality of the Falmouth school system depends on consistent community engagement. We have known Bridget Libby Cronan for many years […]
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Letter: Zamer would bring personal, professional experience to Falmouth School Board
I write in support of Leslie Zamer’s candidacy for the Falmouth School Board. Please vote for her on June 11. Every community needs people who are willing to serve the public and we are fortunate that Zamer has personal and professional experience that will be an asset for serving our community. Zamer is an involved […]
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Letter: Speak up soon to oppose Falmouth housing project
On May 29, the Falmouth Town Council will decide whether to sell land to a developer or to delay and implement workforce housing for town employees. Supporting the building of $425,000, three-story, 1,000-square-foot townhomes does not support workforce housing – town employees cannot afford them. A group of Falmouth residents has been trying to persuade […]
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School Notebook: May 8
Maine App Challenge winners announced Four area students received top places in the annual Maine App Challenge by Tyler Technologies, an opportunity for students to explore software design and development by building a mobile app. Violet Blum Levine of Deering High School won first place with her app PTConnect, a system for scheduling parent-teacher conferences. […]