The Scarborough Public Library is holding a series of Camden Conference Community Events, which will kick off on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with a virtual talk, “Brexit at 5 – How is it Going?” by the vice president of the World Affairs Council of Maine. The three events being held by the library are in […]
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Short-term rental permits expiring in Cape
Permits to operate short-term rentals in Cape Elizabeth are set to expire Jan. 1. Residents who plan to rent out property for short periods in 2022 must submit an application online or at Town Hall, along with a fee of $500. The town advises against advertising or operating a short-term rental prior to obtaining a […]
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So. Portland seeking proposals for broadband network
The city of South Portland is looking for proposals to develop a community-wide, open-access broadband network. The hope is to deliver high-speed internet to all city residents, which was in demand even prior to the pandemic, according to a press release from the city. “The last two years have made it clear that it is […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth officers return to active duty after October fatal shooting
The two officers involved in a fatal shooting in October in Falmouth returned to active duty last month after an internal investigation found they “acted within policy,” according to Falmouth Police Chief John Kilbride. Sgt. Kevin Conger and Officer Peter Theriault are back on the job. Conger is on light duty while he recovers from […]
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Fire destroys a storage shed at Falmouth Community Park
A storage shed at Falmouth Community Park at 19 Winn Road and its contents were destroyed in a fire Dec. 4. When firefighters arrived at the park about 6:30 p.m., the 25-by-15 foot shet was “heavily involved in flames,” according to the Falmouth FIre Dept. There were no injuries reported. The State Fire Marshal’s Office […]
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COVID-19 cases spike over two weeks in RSU 5
Thirty-five cases of COVID-19 over a period of two weeks were reported in Regional School Unit 5 on Dec. 3, according to an email from Superintendent Becky Foley. In addition to 13 cases at Freeport High School, two were reported at Mast Landing School, eight at Durham Community School, four at Pownal Elementary School and […]
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No cause yet for fire at Fat Andy’s Hardwoods
The cause of a Nov. 24 fire at Fat Andy’s Hardwoods in North Yarmouth remained undetermined as of Dec. 6, according to Maine Public Safety Department Spokesperson Shannon Moss. The fire, which occurred Nov. 24 around 7 p.m. at the lumberyard and commercial business, is being investigated by the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office and […]
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Falmouth representative running for Breen’s Senate seat
Teresa Pierce, who represents Falmouth in the Maine House of Representatives, is running in Senate District 25 to replace incumbent Cathy Breen. Pierce, a Democat, is serving her fourth term in the House and cannot run for reelection due to term limits. She served on the Falmouth Town Council for six years, two of which […]
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Yarmouth chicken proposal scratched
The Yarmouth Town Council chairwoman’s attempt for a revote on a proposal to allow backyard chickens in town failed last week, effectively ending more than a month of debate on the issue. The action came following the council’s 3-3 rejection last month of a proposal to allow six female chickens on lots of up to […]
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Two ways to help combat local food insecurity this month
Residents have a couple of ways to help out local food pantries in November. A food drive for the Falmouth Food Pantry runs until Nov. 30, sponsored by Falmouth Democrats. Donations of food items, including canned cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, sweet jelly and cookies, can be dropped off at Foreside Tavern. The restaurant will donate […]