The Hard Hats with Heart program, designed to help construction workers in Maine prevent heart problems, has rescheduled its education event in Westbrook for April 20. The event, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 33 Elmwood Ave., will feature a talk by a local heart disease survivor, a CPR demonstration, bowling, bocce, refreshments and more. […]
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Falmouth Conservation Commission begins plastic reduction initiative
The Falmouth Conservation Commission has launched an initiative to eliminate single-use, non-essential plastics that end up as waste. The commission plans to hold a forum for those interested in becoming involved in the plastics reduction initiative, but until then, residents who would like to sign on can contact the commission through falmouthme.org.
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McCrann Preserve Trailhead on Falmouth Road temporarily off limits
Falmouth’s McCrann Preserve Trailhead is temporarily closed while upgrades take place at the Falmouth Road Pump Station as part of the West Falmouth Sewer Project. The parking lot at the trailhead at 309 Falmouth Road and the entrance trail will receive some improvements during the project as well, according to the town. will receive some […]
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Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club names Citizen of Year
The Cumberland and North Yarmouth Lions Club has named Peter K. Bingham their 2022 Citizen of the Year in honor of his decades of volunteer work. Bingham has been a member of the SAD 51 School Board, Cumberland Town Council, Cumberland Planning Board, Twin Brook Committee and numerous comprehensive plan committees. He is a member […]
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust awarded grant for middle school bird project
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has received a 2023 Casco Bay Community Grant for a middle school unit on birds. The project, “Place-Based Middle School Unit on Birds: Migration, Adaptation, Impacts of Climate Change” will instruct students in the importance of land stewardship through curriculum, fieldwork, data collection and the hosting of family nature walks, […]
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Corned beef and cabbage on menu at Elijah Kellogg Church
The Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell will hold a Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper from 5-7 p.m. March 25. The menu includes Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, Leprechaun Pudding, coffee, juice or water, and will cost $14 per person. Customers can eat in or take their meals home. The church is located at 917 Harpswell […]
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Patten Free Library launches Teen Pantry
The Patten Free Library’s new Teen Pantry is open, offering free food, toiletries, school supplies, first aid, clothing and other items to youth in need. The Bath Area Food Bank is providing most of the supplies, but community members and library patrons have also been donating. Members of the library’s knitting circle have provided homemade […]
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Prince Memorial Library to host talk on Maine Big Night
Greg LeClair, a doctoral candidate at the University of Maine, will discuss his Maine Big Night community science project from 10 to 11 a.m. March 11 at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. LeClair, who studies ecology and environmental science, will discuss the project that is designed to collect data and help amphibians that migrate, usually […]
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Yarmouth Community Services wins chamber’s President’s Award
Yarmouth Community Services is the recipient of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce President’s Award in recognition of its response to urgent needs of New Mainers who arrived in Yarmouth in 2022. Led by Karyn MacNeill, YCS supported families in need of clothing, food, shelter, medical assistance and transportation and translation services. Yarmouth Town Manager Nat […]
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Cumberland County Fishing Derby winners
The Cumberland County Ice Fishing Derby was held Feb. 18-19 to raise money for Sebago Lake Rotary’s charitable efforts throughout the year. Although Sebago Lake was off limits last weekend because of unsafe conditions, competitors took to other lakes and ponds in the county in search of winning pickerel and perch. The winners: Pickerel: 1. […]