Earth Day-themed children’s stories will be performed at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, during a presentation of Portland Stage’s “Play Me a Story” program at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. The stories include “Grandmother Fish” by Jonathan Tweet and “Be a Tree” by Maria Gianferrari and will be followed by an interactive acting […]
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4 Community Springtime Walk to benefit Habitat for Humanity to be held April 29
The towns of Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth will host their 4 Community Springtime Walk for Habitat for Humanity April 29 at the Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland. The 3.1-mile walk from 9 a.m. to noon will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland. The event also includes snacks and family […]
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Falmouth opens nominations for 2022 Citizen of the Year
Nominations for are now being taken for Falmouth’s annual recognition of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the town and sets a positive example of citizenship. The Citizen of the Year award last year was given to Richard Bicknell for his work on the town Community Development Committee and the Conservation Commission. […]
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School Notebook: April 12
Retired Falmouth teacher honored Catherine Gram, a long time Falmouth High School teacher, received the Sister Solange Bernier Lifetime Achievement Award from Educators for Multilingual Main last month. Gram, who retired last June, taught French at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Gram’s colleagues noted her energy, love of the French language and culture, […]
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Falmouth launches first pre-K program this fall
The need for pre-K instruction in town has been discussed for years, but a recent grant from the state has made it financially feasible for the district, the superintendent says.
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As tech businesses shrink, Tyler Technologies says it will keep growing in Maine
The Texas firm, which has deep Maine ties, broke ground this week on a new office building in Orono.
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Northern Meetings: April 6-13
Chebeague Island Mon. 4/10 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Tue. 4/11 6 p.m. Select Board School Budget Workshop Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 4/10 5 p.m. Town Council Budget Workshop Town Hall Mon. 4/10 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 4/12 6 p.m. Town Council/Select/School Boards Greely High School Falmouth Thu. 4/6 Noon Recycling/Energy […]
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Falmouth kicks off comp plan update with informational meeting
The town of Falmouth will hold a kickoff meeting for its Comprehensive Plan updating project at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Falmouth Elementary School cafeteria. Residents are encouraged to attend to hear about the planning process and to provide feedback. The Comprehensive Plan guides future growth and policy decisions for the town. The […]
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People and Business: March 29
Hires, promotions, appointments Brandon Boey of Falmouth was promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and director of compliance at Camden National Bank. Boey joined the bank in 2020, previously serving as managing counsel at Unum working in regulatory counseling and advocacy, and product compliance. He has also represented multinational companies with Willkie Farr & […]