University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will begin a series of workshops next week for those interested in participating in the Signs of the Seasons citizen science project, a statewide initiative to identify and record cyclical and seasonal changes in more than 20 different indicator species, such as milkweed, butterflies and loons, […]
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Falmouth seeks artists for community festival
Falmouth’s Community Wellness Committee is seeking artists, artisans and makers to apply for a booth at the first Falmouth Community Fest in June. The festival will take place at Tidewater Community Gardens from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. June 22 and will feature food trucks, live music, art and activities for all ages. The wellness […]
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Recycle Saturday April 6 at Cumberland church
Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland will collect used paper COVID masks, sneakers, lamps, warm-weather clothing and electric fans at its April 6 Recycle Saturday. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to noon at the church at 52 Tuttle Road. Used items in good condition will be donated to places such as Preble Street […]
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Yarmouth pancake breakfast benefits Project Graduation
Royal Arch Chapter of the Masonic Lodge will host a pancake breakfast April 7 to benefit Yarmouth High School’s class of 2024 Project Graduation. Breakfast will include a choice of plain, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit and more. Pancakes will be served by members of the 2024 graduating class. The event will […]
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Grants available to marine businesses for storm repair
Marine businesses impacted by the January coastal storms can apply for Island Institute’s Business Resilience Grant program. Up to $5,000 is available from the Tom Glenn Community Impact Fund for working waterfront businesses directly supporting fishing and aquaculture on islands and in fishing-dependent communities. Priority is given to businesses that support independent harvesters. Applications are […]
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Five new public restrooms to be installed in Portland
Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities is installing five new public toilets in the city to be finished this spring. Two will be at Deering Oaks – one at Kings Court and one at the playground – and two more at the Back Cove parking lot across from Hannaford, and one at the Valley Street community […]
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Water main on Route 88 in Yarmouth to be replaced starting next month
Yarmouth Water District will be replacing water mains on Route 88 from Main Street to Princes Point Road beginning in mid-April and lasting through the summer. Temporary water mains and services will be used throughout the project to minimize water service interruptions, but some interruptions may be needed. Traffic delays should be expectged and residents […]
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Learn about solar eclipse Saturday in Cumberland
Ron Thompson of Southern Maine Astronomers will lead a talk, “What’s up with the Solar Eclipse?,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. The free event, intended for all ages, will look into the eclipse phenomenon, preparing residents for the April 8 solar eclipse.
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Yarmouth students advance to National Science Bowl finals
A Yarmouth High School team students won their regional competition for the National Science Bowl this month and will compete next month in the national finals in Washington, D.C. The National Science Bowl, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, brings together middle and high school students from across the country to compete to solve […]
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No need for browntail moth control this year in Falmouth, town says
The town of Falmouth will forgo browntail moth control measures this year after an assessment shows a continued reduction of the moth in town. Davey Tree Experts’ assessment showed that no areas along public right of ways meet the “moderate” criteria, and much of the community is free from nests. The town advises residents to […]