The county has committed $50,000 to the town of Falmouth as part of its “Keep Cumberland County Warm” project, which is using $1.35 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist county residents who are struggling to pay for heat this winter. Qualifying Falmouth residents are those “whose earnings are above the limit to […]
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Recycle masks, sneakers, lamps and coats Feb. 25 in Cumberland
Used paper face masks, such as surgical masks and N95 masks, sneakers of all sizes, working lamps and winter coasts will be accepted Feb. 25 at Tuttle Road Community Church’s Recycle Saturday event. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 52 Tuttle Road in Cumberland. Lamps will be donated to […]
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Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award
David Ertz of Yarmouth is the winner of an eco-Excellence Award from Ecomaine for his work in sustainability as part of Yarmouth’s Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The Yarmouth committee was formed in 2018 to facilitate and carry out renewable energy and sustainability programs as well as to collaborate with other towns and make […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham takes silver in Winterkids Winter Games
Students at Williams-Cone School in Topsham are silver medalists, earning a second-place win in the 6th annual WinterKids Winter Games. Entering the Winter Games for the first time this year, Williams-Cone beat out 14 other schools across the state for second place and $3,000 in prize money, WinterKids announced Wednesday. Taking first place was Leroy […]
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Morse High School to Host International Night Feb. 17
Morse High School will host its first International Night, Friday, Feb. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members of the school’s International Club have invited exchanges student from around Maine and each will have a table display about their home country. Attendees will be given passports to stamp at each table they visit. The students […]
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Free ice fishing open house in Naples Feb. 25
An ice fishing open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, on Long Lake in Naples. Instructors will be on hand to teach the basics to newcomers, and more experienced participants can take the opportunity to fish. Food and drink will be served and warming huts are available. Everything […]
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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend set for March 25-26
Sugarhouses across the state will open their doors and welcome visitors March 25-26 for the 40th Maine Maple Sunday Weekend. The event, sponsored by the Maine Maple Producers Association, will include maple-tasting, rides, games, sugarbush tours, music, sweet treats and more. “Maple Sunday is our favorite weekend of the year,” said Lyle Merrifield, president of […]
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Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series
The Age-Friendly Scarborough Committee will host a speaker series for seniors and caretakers beginning Feb. 27. A panel of representatives from Mobility One, The Iris Network, Scarborough Fire Department and other agencies will discuss “Aging Safely in Your Home” from 3-4 p.m. at the at the Scarborough Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road. Information provided […]
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Patten Free Library writing contest winners announced
Patten Free Library’s ninth annual writing contest drew more than 50 submissions for each of its categories. For the first time, creative non-fiction submissions were accepted this year. Grade 7-9 winners were: nonfiction, “Me” by Franny DeGeer, first place, and “Peaks Island Vignette” by Harper Nelson, second place; fiction, “Nightmare in Disguise” by Rory Leeman, […]
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AARP Tax-Aide Program available at Falmouth library
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will provide free, in-person tax preparation assistance at Falmouth Memorial Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday through the end of tax season. The program, run by trained and IRS-certified volunteers, is available to anyone, with a special focus on the those over age 50. The volunteers are […]