Cumberland Historical Society will sponsor a local history scavenger hunt from 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 19 with proceeds benefiting its Greely High School Scholarship Fund. Teams who want to participate can request a registration form at Cumberlandhs04021@gmail.com. Tickets are $15.
Northern Forecaster briefs
Falmouth kicks off comp plan update with informational meeting
The town of Falmouth will hold a kickoff meeting for its Comprehensive Plan updating project at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Falmouth Elementary School cafeteria. Residents are encouraged to attend to hear about the planning process and to provide feedback. The Comprehensive Plan guides future growth and policy decisions for the town. The […]
Yarmouth bakery closes for move to New Gloucester
The Maples bakery and cafe on Route 1 in Yarmouth closed its doors last week and is relocating to 1055 Lewiston Road in New Gloucester. Owner Robin Ray had wanted to keep the Yarmouth location open in addition to starting a new shop in New Gloucester, but opted to shut down in Yarmouth after realizing […]
Gowers hired as permanent principal at Falmouth High School
The Falmouth School Board has approved the hiring of Richard Gowers as permanent principal of Falmouth High School. Gowers was hired in 2022 as interim principal. Before that he was principal of the School for Independent Learners in Los Altos, California. He earned a PhD in U.S. History from the University of New South Wales […]
Falmouth student to attend U.S. Air Force Academy
Falmouth High School senior Camden J. Hamilton has accepted an offer to attend the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree nominated Hamilton in December. “Acceptance to a U.S. service academy is extremely competitive and reflects highly on a student’s scholarship, community service, and character,” Pingree said in a […]
Cumberland church accepting recyclable items
Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland will accept used COVID-19 paper masks, used sneakers, working lamps and winter coats at its Recycle Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 1. The lamps will be donated to Furniture Friends and the coats will go to Maine Needs and Preble Street. The church is located at […]
Yarmouth encourages resident participation in Comprehensive Plan update
Yarmouth has begun to update its Comprehensive Plan and is encouraging residents to get involved in the process over the next 18 months. The Comprehensive Plan guides the Planning Board and Town Council in decision-making that reflects a shared vision of the community’s future. It will be developed by the town Planning Department, with North […]
Falmouth Conservation Commission begins plastic reduction initiative
The Falmouth Conservation Commission has launched an initiative to eliminate single-use, non-essential plastics that end up as waste. The commission plans to hold a forum for those interested in becoming involved in the plastics reduction initiative, but until then, residents who would like to sign on can contact the commission through falmouthme.org.
McCrann Preserve Trailhead on Falmouth Road temporarily off limits
Falmouth’s McCrann Preserve Trailhead is temporarily closed while upgrades take place at the Falmouth Road Pump Station as part of the West Falmouth Sewer Project. The parking lot at the trailhead at 309 Falmouth Road and the entrance trail will receive some improvements during the project as well, according to the town. will receive some […]
Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club names Citizen of Year
The Cumberland and North Yarmouth Lions Club has named Peter K. Bingham their 2022 Citizen of the Year in honor of his decades of volunteer work. Bingham has been a member of the SAD 51 School Board, Cumberland Town Council, Cumberland Planning Board, Twin Brook Committee and numerous comprehensive plan committees. He is a member […]