Falmouth High School has been selected as a state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition. Along with five other state finalists, Falmouth High School will win a package of $2,500 in technology and school classroom supplies. Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition that encourages students in grades 6-12 to use science, […]
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Retiring Yarmouth town manager gets a fond send-off
Nat Tupper celebrated his retirement at a gathering Jan. 5, wrapping up more than 32 years as Yarmouth’s town manager. Among other gifts, Tupper received a box of notes from town councilors who had worked with him from 1992 to 2024. Public Services employees paid tribute to him with a video. “Of all the town […]
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Greely PTO presents anti-bullying performance
The Greely Parent-Teacher Organization will host a free performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, focused on ending bullying in schools. Juggler and comedian Jason Tardy of Stand Up, Stand Out will perform and, based on guidelines from StopBullying.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will address topics that include […]
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Falmouth’s Giving Tree deemed a big success
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree fundraiser was a huge success this year. Five vehicles filled with toys, clothing and household goods, as well as $300 in gift cards, were delivered to Maine Needs, a Portland-based organization that distributes donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those in need. “To say […]
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Cumberland library hosts discussion on community cookbooks
Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland will host a conversation about community cookbooks from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6. Creators of the award-winning “Maine Community Cookbooks,” Margaret Hathaway, Karl Schatz and Don Lindgren, will speak about the community cookbooks as valuable historical artifacts and why they are important community building blocks. They also […]
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Falmouth finance department honored for annual report
The town of Falmouth’s finance department and its director, Pete McHugh, have been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The department and McHugh were recognized for their annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. According to the GFOA, the award is […]
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Falmouth Community Wellness Committee seeks volunteers
The Falmouth Community Wellness Committee is looking for new members who can contribute a few volunteer hours per month. Initial efforts of the committee, which formed in 2020, have involved administering a social service grant program to provide funding to agencies that serve Falmouth residents, as well as sponsoring several wellness-related events in town. The […]
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Falmouth Police Dept.’s Giving Tree accepting donations through Dec. 29
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree is accepting donations through Dec. 29. This year’s beneficiary is Maine Needs, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those who need them. Donations of new or gently used items, including winter clothing, snow boots, waterproof coats and gloves, tents, […]
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Ugly Sweater Singalong in North Yarmouth
Prince Memorial Library will host a free Ugly Sweater Singalong at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the North Yarmouth Community Center. The person wearing the ugliest sweater will win a prize free. Eggnog, hot chocolate and holiday treats will be served. The Community Center is located at 120 Memorial Highway in North Yarmouth. […]
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Volunteers needed for Ugly Sweater 5K
Volunteers are needed for the Saturday, Dec. 3, Ugly Sweater 5K and Merry Mile to benefit Falmouth Memorial Library. The event is a part of this year’s Very Merry Falmouth celebration. The town needs 38 race volunteers stationed along the race route to direct runners and maintain a safe course. Volunteers will be needed from […]