The pesticide ordinance actions of the Falmouth Town Council remind me of grievances expressed in the United States Declaration of Independence: “… We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define […]
2025
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Letter: Thank you to Falmouth for pesticide ordinance
As a Falmouth resident, I am writing to thank the Falmouth Conservation Commission for recommending, and the Falmouth Town Council for considering for adoption this February, an ordinance to impose limits on the use of lawn pesticides, similar to the ordinances passed by neighboring municipalities. The environmental and health benefits that will follow by limiting […]
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Letter: Yarmouth residents should vote on dam removal
Just read most recent article “Yarmouth approves Royal River Dam removal.” I thought I was abreast of all of the back and forth regarding this. I thought the residents of Yarmouth either voted or would be voting on this monumental decision for this town. We should have a vote. So you had the Army Corps […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Bulletin Board Saturday 2/1 Kids Winter Ball to benefit ARRE Foundation: 3 p.m., Falmouth Congregational Church UCC, 267 Falmouth Road. Ideal for preschool and elementary children and families. $10 per person, $35 per family. bit.ly/3Wxdg2g Friday 2/7 207 Scavenger Hunt: Visiting businesses around Portland for scavenger hunt, discounts and activities. Registration required. portlandmaine.com Love Market: […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Comedy Friday 1/31 & Saturday 2/1 Will Burkart: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 2/6 Free Showcase Thursday: 7 p.m., followed by open mic, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Ongoing “Comics Against Humanity”: Audience plays trivia with stand-up […]
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Wed. 1/29 Noon Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 1/30 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Fri. 1/31 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 2/3 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 2/4 6:30 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Zoom Wed. 2/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
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Obituary: Kathleen Stevens “Kay” Young
PORTLAND – Kathleen Stevens “Kay” Young, 91, passed away Jan. 22, 2025, at a Portland memory care facility. She was born …
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Death Notice: Kathleen Stevens “Kay” Young
Young, Kathleen Stevens “Kay” 91, of Portland, in Portland, Jan. 22. Funeral services, Feb. 1, 2 p.m., Cape Elizabeth United …
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Obituary: Edith “Edie” Lyle MacDonald Jordan
SCARBOROUGH – Edith “Edie” Lyle MacDonald Jordan, formerly of 4 MacSullivan Street in Lewiston, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. She …
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Obituary: Robert “Chopper” C. Clark
SCARBOROUGH – With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Robert Clark, 77, of Scarborough, Maine, who passed away peacefully on …