The Falmouth School Board is asking for public input as it searches for a new superintendent. The board has created several ways for the public to participate in its needs assessment process: There is a survey at surveymonkey.com/r/HSRSTGX, which will be open for input through Thursday, Feb. 13. The board is also holding three virtual […]
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GPCOG awarded $11.1M to expand, enhance digital access
The Greater Portland Council of Governments announced it will receive $11.1 million in federal money to enhance digital literacy and cyber safety programming for seniors at community hubs and expand workforce development opportunities in the region and the state. The goal is to build upon ongoing efforts to connect underserved communities by providing training for local tech […]
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Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
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Falmouth to hold workshop on pesticide ordinances
Falmouth will hold a panel discussion to address the potential for additional pesticide and fertilizer regulation in town on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Falmouth High School Theater at 74 Woodville Road. The Pesticide and Fertilizer Community Workshop was initially planned to be held at Lunt Auditorium but moved to […]
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Local project funding requests headed to U.S. Senate for consideration
An appropriations bill that funds projects totaling $48.1 million in Cumberland County has come out of the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now headed to the U.S. Senate for consideration. This list was distributed by Sen. Susan Collins’ office. • Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine requested $5 million to expand and update facilities. • […]
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Council establishes Yarmouth Climate Action Board
The Yarmouth Town Council has created the Yarmouth Climate Action Board, which will incorporate the Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability and the Recycling Committee and act as one entity dedicated to implementing local solutions to climate change. “They’re encouraged by the opportunity to work together,” Town Manager Scott LaFlamme said. YCAB will function without […]
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Yarmouth renews pledge to recognize Pride Month
The Yarmouth Town Council voted unanimously last week to declare June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in town. The Town Council recognized June as Pride Month for the first time last year, and plans to make it an annual occurrence, according to Chairman David Craig. Passing the resolution each year affords it the importance and recognition […]
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Music center in Yarmouth to host Mother’s Day Sip & Shop
317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth will host a Mother’s Day Sip & Shop with live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11. More than 20 craftspeople will offer a selection of items, from fragrant flowers and seedlings to herbal remedies and bath and beauty products. Complimentary chocolate and cheesecake samples will […]
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Neighborhood Clean-up Week coming up in Falmouth
The town of Falmouth invites residents to gather their neighbors to clean neighborhoods and public spaces during Falmouth’s annual Neighborhood Clean-up Week, May 12-18. Residents can choose the times, dates and locations for their cleanups. The town will provide trash bags and gloves, and registered participants will also receive a free movie pass from Flagship […]