At the public hearing, Falmouth residents largely expressed opposition to the attempt to further regulate pesticides and fertilizers in town.
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Pet exhibit shows history of Mainers’ best friends
From pampered companions to working animals, dogs to moose, the Maine Historical Society examines what pets have meant to the people of Maine.
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Yarmouth Planning Board approves 18-unit affordable housing project
The development on Cleaves Street, which will be next to Yarmouth Town Hall, is the first affordable housing project to be approved in town in a decade.
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The Love Signs group spreads joy in Portland with messages, smiles
Also known as the “Love Factory,” these Portland residents hold signs on Congress Street three times a week with a simple message of love.
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TEMPOart selects Wyoming administrator as first full-time executive director
Laura Zorch McDermit, 41, took on the leadership of the nonprofit at the beginning of February.
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Falmouth updates residents on short-term rental ordinance, collects comments
Falmouth’s Assistant Town Manager Maggie Edson led the public forum, completing one of the Ordinance Committee’s steps in reviewing its policy, a priority outlined in the town’s 2024-2025 Work Plan.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Royal River Conservation Trust names new executive director
The Yarmouth-based nonprofit appointed Chris Franklin as executive director, preceding an era of great change for the watershed.
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Falmouth moves forward with workforce housing project
The town entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Scittery Woods Partners to finalize site details and affordability requirements for the land next to the Falmouth police station, moving closer to a sale with the developer.
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Portlanders take up the shovel for elderly neighbors
‘I think in Portland we have a strong sense of taking care of neighbors and friends,’ said Todd Ricker, a volunteer snow shoveler.
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Yarmouth Farmers Market sees abrupt end, vendors pivot
Following the approval of a development project at the market location, the market manager said the Yarmouth Farmers Market will no longer be possible in the summers.