Work began this week on harvesting dead and dying trees at Pine Grove Preserve, a 27-acre pine forest on the west side of Route 88 (Foreside Road), located just beyond the intersection of US Route 1 in Falmouth. For safety reasons, the preserve will be closed during the project – which is weather-dependent and expected […]
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Two mixed-use buildings proposed for U.S. 1 in Falmouth
The mixed-use project, The Shops at Falmouth Center, would include retail and office space and 46 market-rate apartments next to the plaza that houses Planet Fitness and Ocean State Job Lots.
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Falmouth publishes New Neighbor Guide
The newly published Falmouth New Neighbor Guide is targeted to those who are new to town, but it also includes information useful to even lifelong residents. The 64-page booklet includes a history of Falmouth and information on local government, emergency services and the local food pantry. It also has a directory of town departments, a […]
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 17-24
Chebeague Island Mon. 8/22 5 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Wed. 8/24 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Meeting Zoom Cumberland Mon. 8/22 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Town Hall Tues. 8/23 6:30 p.m. Housing Task Force Town Hall Durham Thur. 8/18 6:30 p.m. Durham Historic District Commission Eureka Center Tues. 8/23 6:30 p.m. Select Board Meeting […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 11
Souper supper – 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Falmouth, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Soup, breads, salad, desserts and beverages, served at table, free to the community. Baked bean supper – 4:30-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, Acacia Lodge, 663 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Includes hot dogs, pasta, cornbread, rolls, salads, pickles & pies. $10. Free […]
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Falmouth Police roll over Fire-EMS in softball fundraiser
Falmouth Fire-EMS members are faced with washing police cruisers after the Falmouth Police Department handily won a softball game, 23-4, against their fellow first responders to mark National Night Out Aug. 5. In a Softball Showdown of police versus fire, Falmouth Public Safety met on Legion Field and raised $1,000 for Special Olympics Maine, thanks […]
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Middle Road will be closed longer in Falmouth
Falmouth has released updates on the roads being closed to local traffic due to ongoing construction. The closure of Middle Road has been extended for several more weeks as work on the West Falmouth sewer project continues. Several hundred feet of pipe have been laid, according to the town, but the work, initially estimated to […]
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Coppelia’
“Coppélia” is a three-act ballet for all ages. Dr. Coppelius is an inventor of toys who created a life-size dancing doll so lifelike that Franz, a village youth, becomes infatuated with it and sets aside his true heart’s desire, Swanhilda. Swanhilda reveals his folly by dressing as the doll, pretending to make it come to […]
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Mega Millions hits $1.1 billion, its second largest jackpot ever
That’s right, over $1 billion is up for grabs when the numbers are drawn Friday night, sparking a buying frenzy among people hoping to strike it rich.
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Northern Meetings: July 28-Aug. 4
Cumberland Tues. 8/2 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Wed. 8/3 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Durham Mon. 8/1 6:30 p.m. Budget Committee Town Office Falmouth Mon. 8/1 8:30 a.m. Appointments Committee Town Hall/Zoom Tues. 8/2 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall/Zoom Freeport Thur. 7/28 6 p.m. Downtown Freeport Task Force Thur. 7/28 6 p.m. Shellfish […]