In my 30s, I recall saying, “Wait. What? I don’t get it. I should get it. When I was 14, one of my brothers died soon after birth. When I was 21, my 41-year-old aunt died. People die. Grandparents die, but not my grandfather.” Pepere Lebel loved me as one of those people the experts […]
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Maine Audubon sees success in a year full of uncertainty
Despite COVID-19 limitations, Maine Audubon has successfully adapted while continuing to offer safe outdoor spaces to the public.
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Habitat for Humanity looks to build off outgoing leader’s success
Godfrey Wood is stepping down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland after close to eight years in the position.
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Bicentennial Maine: Pownal
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities through the end of this year. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Superintendent’s Notebook: School nurses are on the front lines
“I am convinced that the greatest heroes are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel.” – Florence Nightingale As the surge of COVID-19 continues, nurses stand at the front lines. Nurses are playing a critical role in keeping our schools open during […]
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Scammer attempts to involve Falmouth PD in targeting local woman
Claiming to be the grandson of a Falmouth resident, a man tries to use law enforcement to validate his fake identity.
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 10-17
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 12/10 5 p.m. Coastal Water Commission Meeting/Public Hearing Fri. 12/11 9:30 a.m. Cemetery Committee Mon. 12/14 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Meeting/Public Hearing Tues. 12/15 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 12/16 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 12/10 5 […]
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Letter: Falmouth residents urged to weigh in on town’s future
On Oct. 29, the town of Falmouth placed a survey online. The purpose was to allow Falmouth residents a chance to voice their opinion as to what direction our town will travel over the next decade. The survey will be open until Dec. 31, allowing two months for residents to respond. The first month has […]
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Falmouth Town Hall open by appointment only
FALMOUTH — Town Hall services will be limited to appointments only until at least Friday, Dec. 11 due to COVID-related staff shortages, according to an announcement on the town’s website. According to Town Manager Nathan Poore, two employees recently tested positive and another is waiting for their test result. Employees who were in close contact […]
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Life Unwound: How we start the day matters
“Once upon a time, when women were birds, there was the simple understanding that to sing at dawn and to sing at dusk was to heal the world through joy. The birds still remember what we have forgotten, that the world is meant to be celebrated.” – Terry Tempest Williams When I read this, I […]