An early proposal suggests using a town-owned site behind the police station for more affordable residences.
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Northern meetings: Oct. 6-13
Cumberland Mon. 10/10 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 10/11 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thur. 10/6 6:30 p.m. Tree Task Force Town Hall Pownal Thur. 10/6 6:30 p.m. Economic Development and Sustainability Committee Voting Room Yarmouth Thur. 10/6 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Log Cabin/Zoom Tues. 10/11 8:30 a.m. School Finance Committee […]
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Letter: Falmouth project too big for 4½-acre parcel
In the face of Falmouth’s housing shortage, development at 271 U.S. Route 1, with 46 apartments, is promising. The 40,000 square feet of stores and office space may also enhance the “Village Center.” However, it’s not sustainable to build all of this on a 4½-acre lot, almost an acre of which is designated wetlands. The […]
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Letter: Kuhn always shows up for Falmouth
In September, when the Falmouth Land Trust held a fundraiser at the Hurricane Valley Farm to renovate the barn, Amy Kuhn showed up to support it. In October 2021, when the Falmouth Food Pantry had to cancel its annual community dinner and fundraiser, Amy Kuhn went on her Facebook page to ask for donations. From […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 29-Oct. 6
Chebeague Island Thur. 9/29 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Wed. 10/5 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Island Hall Cumberland Sat. 10/1 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Confidential shredding Public Works Garage Falmouth Thur. 9/29 5 p.m. Planning Board site walk 251 U.S. Route 1 Freeport Mon. 10/3 6 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Mon. 10/3 6:30 p.m. […]
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Letter: Falmouth fortunate to have Pierce, Kuhn on ballot
With absentee voting beginning in October, Falmouth is fortunate to have two very capable and experienced candidates running for the Legislature. After serving for eight years in the House, Representative Teresa Pierce is running for state Senate. Teresa currently serves as chair of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, where she recently led the passage […]
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Letter: Kuhn has strong leadership skills, cool head
During her three years as chair of the Falmouth Town Council, Amy Kuhn collaborated with various stakeholders to build comprehensive town budgets that were fiscally responsible while continuing to support the educational excellence of our schools and the infrastructure that makes our town a great place to live. Amy’s strong leadership skills shone through during […]
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Summit Natural Gas request for higher rates has some Mainers fuming, questioning
A decade since the company came to the state, enthusiasm for the energy provider has been dampened by high costs and slow service expansion.
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 22-29
Chebeague Island Thur. 9/22 5 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Wed. 9/28 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Island Hall Cumberland Thur. 9/22 6 p.m. Maine Public Utilities Commission Town Hall Mon. 9/26 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Town Hall Tues. 9/27 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Tues. 9/27 6:30 p.m. Housing Task Force Meeting Town Hall Durham Tues. […]
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Letter: Falmouth’s Kuhn is ‘shining example’ of leadership
I write in enthusiastic support of Amy Kuhn’s candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives, District 111. I am proud to have served next to her on the Falmouth Town Council. She is a shining example of a superb leader. In her repeated terms as Town Council chair, Amy established a template for excellent leadership. […]