The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus, FairWinds Mixed Barbershop Chorus, Windjammer, Heart ‘n Soul and Ebb Tide Quartets will perform in a fundraiser for the Bath-Brunswick Respite Care Program at 2 p.m. April 15, 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Brunswick. The choruses and quartets will perform songs from the 40’s to the 90’s in […]
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Cumberland Historical Society to host local scavenger hunt next month
Cumberland Historical Society will sponsor a local history scavenger hunt from 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 19 with proceeds benefiting its Greely High School Scholarship Fund. Teams who want to participate can request a registration form at Cumberlandhs04021@gmail.com. Tickets are $15.
Falmouth kicks off comp plan update with informational meeting
The town of Falmouth will hold a kickoff meeting for its Comprehensive Plan updating project at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Falmouth Elementary School cafeteria. Residents are encouraged to attend to hear about the planning process and to provide feedback. The Comprehensive Plan guides future growth and policy decisions for the town. The […]
Yarmouth bakery closes for move to New Gloucester
The Maples bakery and cafe on Route 1 in Yarmouth closed its doors last week and is relocating to 1055 Lewiston Road in New Gloucester. Owner Robin Ray had wanted to keep the Yarmouth location open in addition to starting a new shop in New Gloucester, but opted to shut down in Yarmouth after realizing […]
Information session on ADUs scheduled in South Portland
The South Portland Planning Department and Age Friendly South Portland will host a presentation on accessory dwelling units at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the main branch of the public library. The City Council passed an ordinance in November that permits accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on single-family lots to align itself with state affordable […]
Brunswick climate action task force seeking volunteers
Brunswick is seeking volunteers to help it develop a Climate Action Plan with the goal of making the town’s infrastructure greener and more adaptable to climate change. Task force volunteers will work with town staff members to develop sustainable initiatives for the community and oversee development of the Climate Action Plan. Responsibilities would include promoting […]
Gowers hired as permanent principal at Falmouth High School
The Falmouth School Board has approved the hiring of Richard Gowers as permanent principal of Falmouth High School. Gowers was hired in 2022 as interim principal. Before that he was principal of the School for Independent Learners in Los Altos, California. He earned a PhD in U.S. History from the University of New South Wales […]
Falmouth student to attend U.S. Air Force Academy
Falmouth High School senior Camden J. Hamilton has accepted an offer to attend the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree nominated Hamilton in December. “Acceptance to a U.S. service academy is extremely competitive and reflects highly on a student’s scholarship, community service, and character,” Pingree said in a […]
Cumberland church accepting recyclable items
Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland will accept used COVID-19 paper masks, used sneakers, working lamps and winter coats at its Recycle Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 1. The lamps will be donated to Furniture Friends and the coats will go to Maine Needs and Preble Street. The church is located at […]
Vernal pool wetlands program to be held in Scarborough
The Scarborough Land Trust and the Amphibian and Reptile Trust International are collaborating for a program on vernal pool wetlands, the breeding habitats for salamanders and frogs. Herpetology expert Greg LeClair will lead the one-hour program at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough. LeClair created and manages Maine Big Night, a […]