The curbside collection of leaf bags in Falmouth will take place Friday, April 30 and May 14. All bags must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. to ensure pick up, according to information posted in the town’s newsletter. Leaf bags are available at the Public Works Office at 101 Woods Road in quantities […]
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Equality Community Center purchases new HQ
The Equality Community Center has purchased 15 Casco St. in Portland as a new headquarters for LGBTQ+ and allied organizations and community members. The purchase was facilitated by a $1 million gift from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, gifts from several major donors and ongoing investment of loyal contributors, the organization said in […]
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Whole Foods joins Feed Kids effort
Whole Foods Market in Portland has joined Full Plates Full Potential’s Feed Kids initiative, pledging a donation of $1 for each Enchilada-Style Burrito and Burrito Bowl served from its menu up to $10,000 by year’s end. Feed Kids invites business across Maine, of all sizes, concepts and locations, to take action to help end childhood […]
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Falmouth hosting community cleanups for Earth Day
Two community cleanup days have been scheduled in Falmouth to celebrate Earth Month. Residents are asked on April 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, to help clean up the River Point Conservation area on Route 100, just east of West Falmouth Crossing Shopping Center. Participants may park in back of Hannaford supermarket or at the […]
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Falmouth revaluation effort ramping up
Falmouth residents will see more data collectors out revaluating local residential properties this month. Employees of Company Vision Government Solutions have been in town since January conducting exterior surveys of properties, but with the arrival of warmer weather the company is sending more data collectors to speed up the revaluation process. Inspections will take 10-15 […]
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South Portland veterans petition city for parade
The South Portland War Veterans Memorial Association is requesting permission from the city to hold a Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the veterans memorial in Mill Creek Park. The association has also sent requests for support to the South Portland High School music director and plans to make similar requests to the South Portland […]
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Vet to Vet volunteer visitor training this month
Vet to Vet Maine, a nonprofit that connects volunteer veterans with vulnerable Maine veterans who may need a friend, will hold its next volunteer training from 4-7 p.m. April 26-28 via Zoom. Vet to Vet Maine has been connecting veterans in Cumberland and York counties since 2014, and is now expanding to serve veterans in […]
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Cumberland opens brush dump
The town of Cumberland is opening its brush dump for the season on Saturday, April 3. The facility is located at 11 Stiles Way and accepts brush, leaves and grass clippings. Compost will be available. Users need a pass to get in, which they can buy at Town Hall during regular office hours. Fees are […]
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Falmouth Police Department earns state accreditation
The Falmouth Police Department has been accredited by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. The program includes an assessment to ensure the department’s training, procedures and building comply with standards for best practices. Falmouth is one of only seven communities in the state to earn the accreditation, which is valid for three years. The process […]
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Healthy lawn online class available
An upcoming workshop will help residents keep their lawns healthy while avoiding pesticides that may be harmful to wildlife and the environment. The webinar “Spring YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy” will be from 4-6 p.m. April 14 and April 29 at a cost of $15. Held by the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation […]