Greg LeClair, a doctoral candidate at the University of Maine, will discuss his Maine Big Night community science project from 10 to 11 a.m. March 11 at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. LeClair, who studies ecology and environmental science, will discuss the project that is designed to collect data and help amphibians that migrate, usually […]
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Yarmouth Community Services wins chamber’s President’s Award
Yarmouth Community Services is the recipient of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce President’s Award in recognition of its response to urgent needs of New Mainers who arrived in Yarmouth in 2022. Led by Karyn MacNeill, YCS supported families in need of clothing, food, shelter, medical assistance and transportation and translation services. Yarmouth Town Manager Nat […]
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Falmouth receives county funding for heat assistance
The county has committed $50,000 to the town of Falmouth as part of its “Keep Cumberland County Warm” project, which is using $1.35 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist county residents who are struggling to pay for heat this winter. Qualifying Falmouth residents are those “whose earnings are above the limit to […]
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Recycle masks, sneakers, lamps and coats Feb. 25 in Cumberland
Used paper face masks, such as surgical masks and N95 masks, sneakers of all sizes, working lamps and winter coasts will be accepted Feb. 25 at Tuttle Road Community Church’s Recycle Saturday event. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 52 Tuttle Road in Cumberland. Lamps will be donated to […]
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Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award
David Ertz of Yarmouth is the winner of an eco-Excellence Award from Ecomaine for his work in sustainability as part of Yarmouth’s Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The Yarmouth committee was formed in 2018 to facilitate and carry out renewable energy and sustainability programs as well as to collaborate with other towns and make […]
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AARP Tax-Aide Program available at Falmouth library
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will provide free, in-person tax preparation assistance at Falmouth Memorial Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday through the end of tax season. The program, run by trained and IRS-certified volunteers, is available to anyone, with a special focus on the those over age 50. The volunteers are […]
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Falmouth kindergarten registration now open
Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year in Falmouth is available online via the New Student Registration page at falmouthschools.org. Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate must be taken to the Falmouth Elementary School main office between 9:30 a.m. and […]
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Falmouth awarded grant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Falmouth has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and assist in expanding access to locally grown food. The Community Action Grant from the Governor’s Office of Policy, Innovation, and the Future also be used to partially electrify Hurricane Valley Farm, which is a part of the Falmouth Land […]
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Pay As You Throw begins in Yarmouth
Pay As You Throw began this week in Yarmouth, requiring residents to buy town-issued trash bags for waste disposal. Town-issued trash bags can be purchased at local retailers for $10 for a package of five 30-gallon bags and $12.50 for a package of 10 15-gallon bags. Pay As You Throw is an effort to offset […]
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Free session on mindfulness, meditation in Falmouth
Falmouth Memorial Library is hosting a free session on mindfulness and meditation from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Jan. 14. Susan Lebel Young, who has practiced and taught meditation for 40 years, will lead the session, which is sponsored by the Falmouth Wellness Committee. Young, who writes the Life Unwound opinion column for The Forecaster, […]