The decrease in volunteers has prompted fire departments to hire more full-time staff and work across towns.
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Falmouth historian writes tale of mill town youth
The novel tells the story of two childhoods in the fictional Maine town of “Sutton” in the first half of the 20th century.
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Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 13-20
Chebeague Island Fri. 3/14 2 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Wed. 3/19 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 3/13 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 3/13 6 p.m. Comp. Plan Committee Town Hall Mon. 3/17 5 p.m. Budget Review Workshop Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 3/17 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Thu. 3/20 […]
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Falmouth retailers prepare for pesticide ordinance to take effect
Businesses that sell pesticides and fertilizers must indicate which products can be used in Falmouth starting April 1.
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Maine Audubon celebrates spring with storytelling
“Phenomenal: Seasonal Stories From Your Wildlife Community” will bring in a variety of guests speakers to share personal stories on their own connection with spring to commemorate the dramatic environmental changes of the season.
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Letter: Repeal Falmouth’s pesticide ordinance
I want to thank Councilor Jay Trickett for listening to Falmouth homeowners and his extensive research that the pesticide ordinance was not necessary. His eloquent rebuttal and “no” vote were appreciated. Unfortunately, the ordinance passed because other Falmouth councilors voted for it or wanted it extended to golf courses. Town councilors are not listening to […]
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Letter: Falmouth trash solution should be fair to all
When Falmouth issued every household a trash and recycling bin, my first thought was, “I bet the sale of yellow bags goes down with all these lid-covered trash receptacles.” Fast forward to the Northern Forecaster, Feb. 20, and “Falmouth Town Council mulls future of trash program.” In searching for solutions for the problems of increased […]
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Letter: Falmouth could raise property taxes to cover garbage costs
Regarding garbage cost, why not increase property taxes by the cost to collect and dispose of garbage, and get rid of yellow bags? Geoffrey Emanuel Falmouth
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Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 6-13
Municipal meetings in Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
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Falmouth to audit trash scofflaws in response to pay-as-you-throw bag noncompliance
The audit will check that households are using the mandatory yellow trash bags, which have decreased in sales in the past year.