YARMOUTH — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, along with State Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, will hold a small business resource expo 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St. in Yarmouth. The event will include representatives from state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, […]
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City to host revaluation forums
PORTLAND — As part of the city’s revaluation process, the Assessor’s Office will host two upcoming forums to further detail the process and let owners know what to expect. A session for commercial property owners will be held Nov. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium. A forum […]
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Federal funds offset asylum seekers shelter costs
PORTLAND — The City of Portland Family Shelter, Preble Street Resource Center and the Jewish Community Alliance have received more than $892,500 in federal funding to offset costs associated with operating an emergency homeless shelter for asylum seekers this summer at the Portland Exposition Building. The funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Food […]
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Cultivating Community gets more than $630K for farm programs
PORTLAND — Cultivating Community on Elm Street has been awarded two federal grants to help refugee and immigrant farmers in Maine. A $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be used to build refugee agriculture in Maine and a $537,604 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be used […]
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Maine Audubon holds annual sale
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon will hold its annual bird feed sale, Oct. 18-20, at the Gilsland Farm headquarters. Members will also receive a 20% discount off all bird feeders and accessories. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19, and noon-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Through the end of October, Audubon will […]
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State holds meeting on Presumpscot Falls Bridge rehab
FALMOUTH — The Maine Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting on plans to upgrade the Presumpscot Falls Bridge on Pleasant Hill Road at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Falmouth Town Hall. The event includes a presentation on the rehabilitation project and includes a chance for public input. Contact Project Manager Mackenzie Kersbergen […]
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Church hosts annual Yarmouth Art Festival
YARMOUTH — The 11th Annual Yarmouth Art Festival opens at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road. The show features 170 pieces by artists from across Maine. Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 23-25 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. An artist’s reception will be held at […]
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‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Falmouth High
FALMOUTH — The Theatre Company at Falmouth High School will present “Alice in Wonderland” from Friday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 20. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased online and a limited number will be available at the door. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, […]
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Falmouth historians looking to add members
FALMOUTH — The annual meeting of the Falmouth Historical Society on Tuesday, Oct. 15 will include a special presentation and updates on programming and volunteerism. In honor of the state of Maine’s upcoming 200th anniversary, the meeting will feature a talk entitled “Maine Bicentennial: A Marriage Made in Hell Boston” by historical society president David […]
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Local figure skaters show off skills
FALMOUTH — The North Atlantic Figure Skating Club will feature 11 of its skaters during a special exhibition at 4:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at Family Ice Arena, 20 Hat Trick Drive. The athletes are slated to compete at the New England Regional Singles Challenge in Westborough, Massachusetts later this month, which is a […]