Stephen Longfellow II (1728-1790) added diary entries throughout the year 1775 to his copy of Bickerstaff’s “Boston Almanack.” In October, Longfellow added six entries. Most entries were rather mundane, listing corn quantities and the activities of a person named Nathan or Nathaniel. On Oct. 10, however, the entry reads “Falmouth burnt by the Kings Troops.” […]
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Northern Meetings: Oct. 15-22
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 10/20 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 10/21 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Thur. 10/22 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Tues. 10/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Thur. 10/22 7 p.m. Meet the Candidates Night Falmouth Town Council meetings […]
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Falmouth Trust expects to meet fundraising goal for Underwood Springs
The Trust expects to raise enough money to purchase the conservation land after two more fundraising campaigns, and no longer needs financial help from the town.
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Falmouth considers restrictions on construction noise, dust
After a number of complaints about housing developments under construction, the council announced it is drafting new rules to minimize the impact on residents.
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Northern Meetings: Oct. 8-15
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 10/8 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 10/12 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 10/12 7 p.m. Town Council Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Tues. 10/13 6:30 p.m. […]
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Challenger looks to unseat Breen, a three-term incumbent, in Senate District 25
Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.
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Challenger looks to unseat three-term incumbent in Senate District 25
Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.
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Dinner is served: Falmouth Community Supper changes course
The free meal sponsored by local nonprofits and churches aims to keep the togetherness intact.
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Letter: Balentine’s disdain is reader’s pet peeve
John Balentine is reliably contrary to anything that lends a hand to those in need. Like his fellow conservative trustafarians, he believes that Americans are basically lazy and disincentivized when they receive that $600 check. I suspect he has no children or close relatives whose lives have been rescued by that weekly check. He denigrates […]
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John Neuts, 29, skilled boatsman and champion snowmobile racer
‘He loved anything that had four wheels,’ his father recalled.