The controversial ordinance was first introduced last spring and has undergone extensive public input and drafting. It will be in effect on April 1.
Sophie Burchell
Staff Writer
Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.
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Amateur historian marks decade of uncovering the histories of Portland homes
Cape Elizabeth resident Darren McLellan has researched the history of over 200 buildings on his blog, “Portland House Stories.”
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Falmouth adopts revised comprehensive plan following edits
The plan received edits that specified housing goals for the community, as well as details of Falmouth’s natural resources.
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Falmouth councilors mull future of trash program
As pay-as-you-throw no longer pays for itself, the council considered increasing the cost of Falmouth’s yellow trash bags by 50% over the next two years.
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Some Falmouth residents still displeased with draft pesticide ordinance
At the public hearing, Falmouth residents largely expressed opposition to the attempt to further regulate pesticides and fertilizers in town.
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Pet exhibit shows history of Mainers’ best friends
From pampered companions to working animals, dogs to moose, the Maine Historical Society examines what pets have meant to the people of Maine.
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Yarmouth Planning Board approves 18-unit affordable housing project
The development on Cleaves Street, which will be next to Yarmouth Town Hall, is the first affordable housing project to be approved in town in a decade.
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The Love Signs group spreads joy in Portland with messages, smiles
Also known as the “Love Factory,” these Portland residents hold signs on Congress Street three times a week with a simple message of love.
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TEMPOart selects Wyoming administrator as first full-time executive director
Laura Zorch McDermit, 41, took on the leadership of the nonprofit at the beginning of February.
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Royal River Conservation Trust names new executive director
The Yarmouth-based nonprofit appointed Chris Franklin as executive director, preceding an era of great change for the watershed.