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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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Yarmouth theater group to hold auditions
YARMOUTH — Royal River Community Players is holding auditions for its upcoming season, which will feature the historical drama “Stroll Haunted Yarmouth,” “Narnia: The Musical,” and “Heidi.” Auditions will be held Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Yarmouth Community House, 179 East Main St., and Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Harrison […]
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
State Sen. Breen to hold office hours
FALMOUTH — State Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, will hold a series of public office hours throughout Senate District 25 in September. The district includes Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, Yarmouth, and part of Westbrook. Constituent office hours will be Sept. 3, 5-7 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St., Gray; Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m., Westbrook […]
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Falmouth seniors urged to seek tax break
FALMOUTH — The town is offering property tax assistance to all seniors 62 and older who have an annual household income of $40,000 or less. Recipients will be refunded a proportional share of the available program funds based on income level. Applications are due Oct. 16 and refunds will be available by mid-November. Information sessions […]
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Falmouth Land Trust on membership drive
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Land Trust hopes to add 100 members by the end of summer and is holding a special event Saturday, Aug. 24, from 2-4 p.m. at Town Landing Market to encourage people to sign up. There will be information about the trust and free ice cream cones for new members.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Lunt Road closures continue in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — As part of the process of removing the old Lunt Road overpass over Interstate 295, the street will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 10 p.m.-5 a.m. through Thursday, Aug. 22. Partial I-295 lane closures will also be in effect at the same time. Closure dates are subject to change […]
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PublishedAugust 6, 2019
Falmouth Fire Department offers scholarship to ‘share the calling’
The $750 award will go to a recent high school graduate studying firefighting or a related field.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2019
Yarmouth weighs continuing BREEZ commuter bus
A three-year pilot project is ending, and Yarmouth’s support is crucial for its survival.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2019
Portland schools hire first pre-kindergarten director
Suzanne Chevalier will oversee the growth of pre-K classrooms at elementary schools throughout the city.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2019
Exhibit examines when Peaks Island got its groove
A new exhibit at the Fifth Maine Museum shows how the community evolved in the 1970s.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2019
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Aug. 2
Arrests No arrests were reported from July 23-30. Summonses 7/24 at 11 p.m. Charles Lantz, 71, of Alabama, was issued a summons on Ocean House Road by Officer Rory Benjamin for operating after suspension. Fire calls 7/23 at 4:04 p.m. Fire alarm on Oakwood Road. 7/23 at 8:59 p.m. Fire alarm on Pleasant Avenue. 7/24 […]
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