Falmouth residents are justifiably proud of their schools. The best way to ensure that our schools continue to serve our students well is to elect School Board members who are responsive to the needs of the students, parents and staff. Laurel Regan is such a person. She will listen carefully and empathetically, and she will […]
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Letter: Former School Board member endorses Sara Juli
I am writing with enthusiastic support of Sara Juli’s candidacy for Falmouth School Board. As a former board member, I fully understand the complexities of the position and I have complete confidence Sara will contribute positively to our schools in this capacity. Sara brings a strong history of involvement within the district and clear evidence […]
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Letter: Hinman, Booth would best serve Falmouth schools
One major reason Falmouth is a great place to raise a family is our school system. The upcoming School Board election presents us with an opportunity as voters to help our community rebound from the various challenges faced over the past several years as well as look for future improvement. When the outgoing board members […]
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Grade 3-5 principal appointed at Falmouth Elementary School
Ryan Patrie has been named principal for grades 3-5 at Falmouth Elementary School. In a letter to the community, Patrie said he is “absolutely elated to dive into this new position and become part of the Falmouth community,” and he hopes “to begin this position by getting to know your child, the FES staff and […]
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Falmouth council approves $43M school budget
The Falmouth Town Council unanimously approved on May 16 Falmouth Schools’ $43 million budget for the next school year. The budget is $2 million more than the current school year’s. The combined new school and town budget is $62.7 million, which increases the property tax rate $1.55 to $18.98 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. If […]
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Schools end pooled testing for COVID this week
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth, Falmouth and Yarmouth school districts will discontinue pooled testing for COVID-19 Friday, May 13. The state has ended the program in response to the changing nature of the coronavirus, with most people now showing symptoms within one to two days of contracting the virus. This makes pooled testing less effective, since schools […]
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Four newcomers running for two Falmouth School Board seats
Scott Booth, Emily Hinman, Sara Juli and Laurel Regan hope to be elected in June to the seats vacated by James Cahan and Krisztina Napolitano, who opted not to run again.
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Falmouth hires McNulty as permanent superintendent
Gretchen McNulty took over for in July for former Superintendent Geoff Bruno.
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Falmouth superintendent leaving for Scarborough job
The Falmouth School Board plans to have a replacement for the beginning of next school year.