The proposed $41 million Falmouth school budget and the $15.7 million municipal budget would add 92 cents to the current tax rate of $17.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth’s famous elm ‘Herbie’ is back from the dead, sort of
The centuries old tree, which made national headlines when it was felled in 2010, has been cloned and seedlings are available.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Police say driver sped away from traffic stop before crashing in Falmouth
The Portland man drove more than 115 mph before losing control of his car on an interstate off ramp Sunday evening, say police.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine artists take part in global exhibit based on children’s game
The online exhibit, stemming from a “secret” message passed to one one artist and then spread worldwide through art, will go live April 10 and feature the work of a dozen Maine artists.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
If you live in South Portland, your taxes may go up 30% or more this year. Here’s why.
A citywide revaluation will likely cause residential property values to rise, and there’s not much officials can do to stop it.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
New South Portland parents group aims to address racism
The new coalition plans to attend school board meetings and offer comment when necessary regarding racial sensitivity issues.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth hunger nonprofit enters second year, eyes expansion
Farms for Food Equity is looking to raise $100,000 this year, and lay groundwork for a farming job training program in the future.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
West Falmouth sewer upgrade moving forward over neighbors’ objections
The Woodlands Homeowners Association says it is prepared to “legally challenge” the town over its plan to construct a sewer line through the neighborhood.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Experts unconcerned about recent dolphin, porpoise deaths in Maine
Lynda Doughty, Marine Mammals of Maine founding executive director, said there are no obvious connections between the recent deaths of four animals.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Aerial technology taking flight to count birds on Harpswell island
The University of Maine at Orono is using drones to monitor the population levels of sea birds in Maine.