Kate Irish Collins has been doing community journalism around southern Maine since 1997, with a couple breaks here and there. Kate writes for The Forecaster group of weekly newspapers. Her beat includes the Portland schools and the towns of Falmouth and Yarmouth. Kate grew up in Gorham and now lives near the beach, where she walks her dog as much as possible. She always has a book on hand and always enjoys watching a good movie.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Freeport Community Services gearing up for annual auction
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Services will hold its annual White Nights Auction & Gala in early February and is now accepting donated items for the auction. The event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year and this year’s theme is “The Place We Call Home.” Anyone who has an interest in donating an item, […]
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Yarmouth alumni hockey game set for Dec. 24
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Alumni Association will hold its annual alumni hockey game at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Travis Roy Arena, 495 Route 1. The game will feature even years against odd years. The cost to participate is $30 per player, which includes ice time and a special T-shirt. All former hockey […]
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
Curiosity in flight
Massachusetts-based naturalists Marcia and Mark Wilson brought several species of owl to Maine Audubon in Falmouth on Dec. 15 for a live show that included this snowy owl. The breed can have a wingspan of up to 5 feet and weigh over 6 pounds. Eyes On Owls was founded in 1994 to better educate people […]
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PublishedDecember 13, 2019
Efforts to revitalize South Portland’s Red Bank neighborhood move forward
Two new projects will add housing and reconstruct Westbrook Street.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Public hearing set for Falmouth’s new pesticide ordinance
Residents can weigh in on Jan. 13 on rules requiring registration, annual report of pesticide use.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Craving ‘real news,’ Yarmouth middle schoolers start school paper
The Harrison Times is the first-ever student newspaper at Harrison Middle School.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Police department seeking gifts for domestic violence victims
The department, through a giving tree, seeks essential items for victims, including cell phones, gas cards and diapers.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Yarmouth dog park group selects location
The Pratt’s Brook Park site now needs council approval.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2019
Cape Elizabeth holds tree lighting
CAPE ELIZABETH — A community Holiday Tree Lighting will be held 6-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, on the lawn at Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road. The event, which is free and open to the public, features hot chocolate, carols and a visit from Santa.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2019
Scarborough holds public forum on school consolidation
SCARBOROUGH — The School Board will hold a public forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at Town Hall to get public feedback on a recommendation from the Building Steering Committee that the town build a new consolidated primary school.
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