PORTLAND — The city’s curbside pickup of leaves and yard waste returns between Oct. 28 and Nov. 22. Leaves and yard waste must be left in the large, paper biodegradable bags that are available at most hardware stores. The bags can be placed on the curb, but may not always be picked up with typical […]
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Portland High School placed on lockdown after gun report
PORTLAND — Portland High School was placed on lockdown for less than an hour Tuesday, Oct. 22, after the Portland Regional Communication Center received a 911 call reporting there was someone in the school with a gun. The school resource officer put school into lockdown at 10:20 a.m., police said. The school was reopened at […]
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Voting open for 2020 Clam Fest parade theme
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce has opened voting to choose the theme for next year’s Clam Festival parade. There are five choices and voting will remain open through Dec. 20. The proposed themes are: “Maine, The Way Life Should Be,” favorite things about Maine; “Under the Big Top, circus fun; “Mini-Series,” from Netflix […]
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Seniors wanted for Falmouth transportation survey
FALMOUTH — Falmouth’s Senior Stakeholder group is seeking feedback regarding transportation needs for the town’s older population. The questions being asked are, “Do you, or anyone you know, need help with transportation in Falmouth? If so, what for and how often? If there was a free ride program offered in the community, would you utilize […]
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Extended hours at Falmouth transfer station
FALMOUTH — The transfer station is extended its hours through Oct. 26 to help residents that need to clean up after the recent storm. The station will be open noon-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The transfer station is located off Woods […]
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Costume for a Cause suicide prevention fundraiser
YARMOUTH — Celebrate Halloween at the Costumes for a Cause fundraiser at Gather, 189 Main St. Tickets for the adult-only event are $25, with half of ticket sales benefitting the Maine Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, includes costume, donut eating and pumpkin-carving […]
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Absentee ballots available in Falmouth and Yarmouth
FALMOUTH/YARMOUTH — Absentee ballots are available through Oct. 31 in Falmouth and Yarmouth. There are no local issues, but there are two statewide referendum measures on the Nov. 5 ballot. The first asks voters whether they want to borrow $105 million to build or improve roads, bridges, railroads, airports, transit and ports and make other […]
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Portland Police identify person of interest in indecent exposure incidents
PORTLAND — Tyler Malmstrom, 28, of Sebago, was arrested Oct. 15 on Forest Avenue in connection with an indecent exposure incident and hit and run accident in the city the week before. Malmstrom was charged with operating after suspension and theft by receiving stolen property. The license plate attached to his 2004 Chevrolet pickup had […]
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Ranked choice charter amendment recommended for city’s March ballot
PORTLAND — The City Council’s Legislative Committee voted unanimously, 3-0, at its Oct. 15 meeting to recommend the City Council send out the ranked choice voting charter amendment to the voters at the primary election in March 2020. A final vote and public hearing is scheduled for the City Council’s Nov. 18 meeting. Fair Elections […]
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Destructive ash borer found in Portland
PORTLAND — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has reported that the emerald ash borer, a destructive forest insect, has been found on a trap in the city. An initial review did not reveal additional signs of the insect, but more surveys are planned during the insect’s dormant period. The Maine Forest Service […]