I urge all citizens to support Falmouth’s ordinance to ban flavored tobacco products being voted on by the Town Council in December. This is near and dear to my heart, given that both my parents and an older sister died from tobacco-related conditions. Public health, behavioral health and medical communities have long been united in […]
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 7-14
Chebeague Island Mon. 12/11 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 12/11 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 12/7 5:30 p.m. Assessment Review Hearing Town Hall Mon. 12/11 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 12/7 5 p.m. Tree Task Force Town Hall Mon. 12/11 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Town […]
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Lower building height will preserve Falmouth’s character, supporters say
The town manager says it remains to be seen if the new 45-foot height limit, overwhelmingly approved by voters this month, will have an impact on the town’s growth.
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Falmouth meeting on flavored tobacco sales ban draws supporters
Retail representatives, however, said such bans are ineffective and hurt local businesses that already prohibit the sale of the products to anyone under age 21.
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 30-Dec. 7
Chebeague Island Thu. 11/30 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Mon. 12/4 5 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Tue. 12/5 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Wed. 12/6 7 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 12/6 7 p.m. Lands/Conservation Commission Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 12/4 8 a.m. Appointments Committee Town Hall Mon. 12/4 6:30 p.m. Conservation […]
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Volunteers needed for Ugly Sweater 5K
Volunteers are needed for the Saturday, Dec. 3, Ugly Sweater 5K and Merry Mile to benefit Falmouth Memorial Library. The event is a part of this year’s Very Merry Falmouth celebration. The town needs 38 race volunteers stationed along the race route to direct runners and maintain a safe course. Volunteers will be needed from […]
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Letter: Enforce existing laws to prevent gun violence
Where have we heard this before? “I am a proud card-carrying member of the NRA, but…” Bob Rose lists his bona fides as a firearm owner, user and licensed concealed carrier in his Forum opinion piece “Guns are not the problem, but ban AR-15s” on Nov. 14. Plus, he’s a “lifelong Conservative and registered Republican.” […]
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Maine fathers form support groups after losing children to stillbirths
The Sad Dads Club has grown into a global community with members from Maine to California, helping parents through their grief while honoring the memories of their children.
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 23-30
Chebeague Island Tue. 11/28 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Thu. 11/30 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Cumberland Mon. 11/27 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 11/27 5 p.m. Workforce Housing Workshop Town Hall Mon. 11/27 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/28 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom, Town […]
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Ecomaine seeking Eco-Excellence Award nominees
Ecomaine is accepting nominations for its 2024 Eco-Excellence Awards to honor recycling, sustainability and waste diversion advocates in Maine who are creating more sustainable models of living in their communities. Nominations are open Jan. 17. Nominees can be businesses, schools, nonprofits, municipalities or staff, or individuals. Award recipients will be selected based on the effectiveness, […]