YARMOUTH — Merrill Memorial Library will hold an Inventor’s Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4. Kids are encouraged to use available Legos to build whatever they can imagine. In the afternoon there will also be an opportunity to run robots through “some tricky mazes.” This event is free and open to […]
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Falmouth ice arena opens girls locker room
FALMOUTH — After a multi-year effort, the Family Ice Center has opened its new girls locker room. The girls team at Falmouth High used the new space, which also includes equipment storage and a coach’s office, for their first home game of the season Dec. 18. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was planned for Dec. 22. […]
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Falmouth student collecting winter boots
FALMOUTH — Ellie Nash, a senior at Falmouth High School, has organized a winter boot drive to support clients of Saint Elizabeth’s Pantry in Portland. “Maine winters are brutal and frigid (and) many people don’t have access to proper winter gear,” Nash says on her GoFundMe page. The effort is Nash’s senior project and, as […]
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Homeless shelter decisions pushed off until February
PORTLAND — The City Council has delayed again a decision on policy goals for the new homeless shelter that will be built on Riverside Street. The council Dec. 17 tabled the decision until Feb. 3 so it can hold a workshop on the topic at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at City Hall. In November, the […]
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Freeport Community Services gearing up for annual auction
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Services will hold its annual White Nights Auction & Gala in early February and is now accepting donated items for the auction. The event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year and this year’s theme is “The Place We Call Home.” Anyone who has an interest in donating an item, […]
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Yarmouth alumni hockey game set for Dec. 24
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Alumni Association will hold its annual alumni hockey game at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Travis Roy Arena, 495 Route 1. The game will feature even years against odd years. The cost to participate is $30 per player, which includes ice time and a special T-shirt. All former hockey […]
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City looks to fill board, committee vacancies
PORTLAND — The City Clerk’s Office is looking for applicants to fill several vacancies on city boards and committees. Needed are one member of the Board of Assessment Review, two resident members of the Pesticide Management Advisory Committee, two members of the Planning Board and three members of the Police Citizen Review Subcommittee. The city […]
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Cumberland food pantry hosting holiday food drive
CUMBERLAND — The Community Food Pantry will be accepting donations for a holiday food drive from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Town Hall. The 19th is the only available drop-off day because the food pantry does not have the space to hold donations ahead of time. The Community Food Pantry provides for 80 area […]
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Tree pickup benefits Greely lacrosse
CUMBERLAND/NORTH YARMOUTH — Greely lacrosse players and volunteers will collect and dispose of Christmas trees for $20 a tree on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. Those who wish to leave their tree for pickup can register for the service at greelylacrosse.org. Payment can be made by mailing a check or in a labeled envelope taped […]
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Falmouth farm celebrates winter solstice
FALMOUTH — Gilsland Farm rings in the winter solstice on Thursday, Dec. 19. Maine Audubon, and Evelyn Rysdyk and Allie Knowlton from Spirit Passage will hold the 7-9 p.m. event. Storytelling by Margi Huber, rituals from around the globe and a fire ceremony will be featured. Refreshments will be served. The event costs $5 for […]