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Independent Welsh challenges incumbent Cooper in House District 47

YARMOUTH — Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, is facing a re-election challenge from first-time candidate Dennis Welsh, an independent trying to unseat Cooper in House District 47. The district includes Yarmouth, Chebeague Island and Long Island. Republican Richard Snow withdrew from the race in August. Cooper The past six years, Cooper said, have been “an honor and […]

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Portland preschool celebrates 40 years of children learning through play

PORTLAND — Forty years after it was founded, the mission at The Children’s Center remains the same: to create a foundation for lifelong learning by providing an environment where kids are encouraged to indulge their curiosity. The nonprofit center, on Stevens Avenue, has an enrollment of about 100 students and just hired a new executive director. […]

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Falmouth to hold browntail moth discussion

FALMOUTH — The town, in conjunction with the Maine Forest Service, is sponsoring a public information session on browntail moth caterpillars at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Falmouth Elementary School. Presenters include Allison Kanoti from the Maine Forest Service, Marty Folsom, senior consulting arborist from Lucas Tree, and Town Manager Nathan Poore. Topics to be discussed […]

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Falmouth gets food scrap grant

FALMOUTH — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a grant to the town to create a pilot food scrap collection program. The goal of the project is to divert waste by expanding composting and recycling opportunities for residents. Falmouth plans to construct and operate three food scrap collection locations that will include educational kiosks. Additional […]