Hires, promotions, appointments Anne Dalton and Robert Hunter of Falmouth have been appointed to the Southern Maine Agency on Aging board of directors. Dalton is the senior relations specialist and head of governance at the Association of Junior Leagues International, as well as the chairperson of United Way of Greater Portland and president of the […]
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Falmouth students, asylum seekers find sense of community in chess
‘It’s really been beautiful,’ says resident Katie Moore, who got local students involved in the Gift of Chess club.
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Falmouth Police recovery coach program assists 140 people so far
The program, which has received a grant to continue, lines up resources for those who seek help for substance misuse.
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Police community liaison sought for tri-town partnership
Spurwink Behavioral Health and Education Services is seeking a police community liaison to work with police in Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth to help residents access mental health and social services. The liaison will work in close partnership with police officers to assist residents in accessing resources and services. The tri-town partnership is part of an […]
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Falmouth, Cumberland plan Memorial Day events
Falmouth veterans and their families are invited to start their Memorial Day at 8:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post with coffee and pastries before the town’s annual parade and ceremony begin. The parade will start at 10 a.m. from the Legion at 65 Depot Road and end at Pine Grove Preserve at 34 Foreside […]
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Candidates run uncontested for Falmouth council, school board
Falmouth candidates for Town Council and the school board are uncontested on the June 13 ballot. Incumbent Councilor Peter LaFond and newcomer Bryce Hach, a teacher at North Yarmouth Academy who has been active in the community, are seeking the two available seats on the council. Councilor Ted Asherman is not seeking reelection. The three […]
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Northern Meetings: May 18-25
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/18 7 p.m. Climate Action Team Zoom, School Thu. 5/25 5 p.m. Adjustments/Appeals Public Hearing Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 5/22 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 5/25 6 p.m. West Cumberland Roundabout Council Chambers Falmouth Mon. 5/22 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 5/23 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning […]
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Letter: Pay Falmouth teachers fair wages for their work
I am writing a letter of support for the Falmouth teachers and educators, who are mediating a contract with the Falmouth School Board. First, I value the school board’s time and work for our town and am grateful for their service. While I appreciate the school board’s efforts to pass a fiscally responsible budget, I […]
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Letter: Focus on abortion bill, not ‘No Mow May’
“No Mow May” yard signs? Seriously? There aren’t enough “Black Lives Matter,” “Hate Has No Home Here” or Ukrainian signs around town? Of all the serious “causes” to adopt, I should not be surprised since “No Mow May” is likely connected in some way to the phony climate change hoax. I’m also guessing that most […]
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Letter: Falmouth owes its teachers financial equity
I am a longtime resident of Falmouth, and in recent months I have become increasingly dismayed by the unwillingness of the Falmouth School Committee to negotiate in good faith with teachers for a fair, supportive contract. I wish to offer two reflections based on a lifetime involved in education. Education at its core must be […]