Cooper Wright, a Lego-building middle school student from Cumberland, has been awarded his second Guinness World Record. Wright this week received official confirmation that he now holds the world record for the fastest build of the Lego Eiffel Tower set, completing the build in 9 hours, 15 minutes and 35 seconds. Earlier this year, Wright […]
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Skyline Farm hosts Farm Day June 3
Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth will host Farm Day June 3, featuring visits with animals, wagon rides with Tiny and Shay, blacksmithing and spoke tenoning demonstrations and Carriage Museum tours. Maine Street Bee, Wild Seed Project, Hansel’s Orchard, Blue Seal Feeds and Mindful Folk Farm will also be participating. Farm Day will be held from […]
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Falmouth donates $100,000 toward Twombly Pond repairs
The Falmouth Town Council has unanimously approved making a $100,000 town donation to the reconstruction project at the Lee Twombly Pond at Family Ice Center. The donation will come from an unassigned fund balance and will not impact taxpayers, according to Town Councilor Amy Kuhn. The 25-year-old Lee Twombly Pond, which offers free outdoor skating […]
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Police community liaison sought for tri-town partnership
Spurwink Behavioral Health and Education Services is seeking a police community liaison to work with police in Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth to help residents access mental health and social services. The liaison will work in close partnership with police officers to assist residents in accessing resources and services. The tri-town partnership is part of an […]
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Falmouth, Cumberland plan Memorial Day events
Falmouth veterans and their families are invited to start their Memorial Day at 8:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post with coffee and pastries before the town’s annual parade and ceremony begin. The parade will start at 10 a.m. from the Legion at 65 Depot Road and end at Pine Grove Preserve at 34 Foreside […]
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Candidates run uncontested for Falmouth council, school board
Falmouth candidates for Town Council and the school board are uncontested on the June 13 ballot. Incumbent Councilor Peter LaFond and newcomer Bryce Hach, a teacher at North Yarmouth Academy who has been active in the community, are seeking the two available seats on the council. Councilor Ted Asherman is not seeking reelection. The three […]
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Master Gardener plant sale May 27 in Falmouth
The 28th annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 27 at the UMaine gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. Native and pollinator plants, organic vegetable and herb seedlings, perennials, shrubs and annuals will be available, along with local compost and gently used gardening […]
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Casco Bay Archaeological Project presentation May 4
Prince Memorial Library will host a presentation on the Casco Bay Archaeological Project at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at West Cumberland Recreation Hall, 115 Blackstrap Road. Project director Thomas Bennett will discuss how shell middens can highlight effects of climate change and report on the project’s activities last year, including excavations at sites on […]
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Falmouth Fire-EMS seeks applicants for scholarship
Falmouth Fire-EMs is seeking applicants for its annual Falmouth Fire-EMs scholarship, which recognizes students in the community who plan to continue post-secondary education in the field of firefighting, emergency medical services, nursing, or related fields. High school seniors who are Falmouth residents and have been accepted or are expected to enroll in a college or […]
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New owner, new restaurant on way at old Louie’s Grille in Cumberland
Portland restaurateur Tobey Moulton plans to open a new restaurant this summer with executive chef Rocco Marzilli at the site of Louie’s Grille on Main Street in Cumberland. Moulton recently announced on Facebook that he entered into a purchase agreement with Louie’s owner Jim Guidi, who closed his popular restaurant earlier this month. The new […]