FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library invites your favorite stuffed animal to spend the night. Drop-off is 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 and pick-up is 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Leave your beloved stuffed animals in the care of Mary, Ali and Brandi for the night. The animals will get dinner, a chance […]
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Ecomaine CEO unveils new fire suppression system
PORTLAND — Kevin Roche, CEO of ecomaine, showcased the organization’s new fire suppression system at the Solid Waste Association of North America’s WASTECON conference last week in Phoenix, Arizona. The water cannon system, manufactured by Elkhart Brass, is located on the tipping floor of ecomaine’s facility and can be controlled inside the tipping hall, outside […]
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Become a master gardener
FALMOUTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications from those interested in becoming master gardeners. Applications are available online now through Dec. 16. The program is open to residents of Cumberland County and all classes will be held at the University of Maine Regional Learning Center in Falmouth beginning Feb. 6. Participants […]
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Elder breakfast at Freeport Community Center
FREEPORT — The Freeport Elders Association will host a pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Community Center, 53 Depot St. The cost is $3.50 for adults and $3 for seniors. Breakast includes sausage, OJ, and tea or coffee.
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Freeport hosts forum on welcoming new Mainers
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library will host a community conversation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 on how best to welcome new Mainers to town. The presentation and discussion was organized by the town and the Freeport Working Group to Welcome New Mainers. Area residents are invited to learn about asylum-seekers and the challenges […]
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Community composting site opens in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — New community composting bins are now available at Community Park off Winn Road. A joint project of the Public Works Department and the Sustainability Office, accepted items include meats, bones, dairy, eggs, fruits, vegetable scraps, coffee filters and grounds, and paper towels. No plastics of any kind are allowed, unless it’s a special […]
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Flu clinic offered in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — SequelCare of Maine & Northern Light will hold a flu clinic from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at 70 Bayview St. Flu shots will be provided free to those 18 and older, whether the patient has insurance or not. Call 847-2273 for more information.
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Survey asks residents to weigh in on Yarmouth dog park
YARMOUTH — The Parks and Lands Committee is considering creating a dog park for local canines to enjoy. To help in the design and planning process, the committee has created an online survey for residents. The survey is can be found on the home page of the town website at yarmouth.me.us and takes approximately five […]
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Yarmouth legion holds turkey drive
YARMOUTH — The Anderson-Mayberry American Legion Post No. 91 will hold its annual turkey drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Legion members will be on hand at Village Green Park, 288 Main St. in Yarmouth, and at Moss Side Cemetery, on Route 9 in Cumberland Center. The legion will accept […]
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Community input sought on Longfellow School construction
PORTLAND — The parent-teacher organization at Longfellow Elementary School is inviting the community to meet with architects from Harriman at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, as the firm begins the process of designing a planned renovation and addition project. The architects are seeking input into the community’s vision for Longfellow and insight into the […]