The Falmouth Conservation Commission has launched an initiative to eliminate single-use, non-essential plastics that end up as waste. The commission plans to hold a forum for those interested in becoming involved in the plastics reduction initiative, but until then, residents who would like to sign on can contact the commission through falmouthme.org.
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McCrann Preserve Trailhead on Falmouth Road temporarily off limits
Falmouth’s McCrann Preserve Trailhead is temporarily closed while upgrades take place at the Falmouth Road Pump Station as part of the West Falmouth Sewer Project. The parking lot at the trailhead at 309 Falmouth Road and the entrance trail will receive some improvements during the project as well, according to the town. will receive some […]
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Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club names Citizen of Year
The Cumberland and North Yarmouth Lions Club has named Peter K. Bingham their 2022 Citizen of the Year in honor of his decades of volunteer work. Bingham has been a member of the SAD 51 School Board, Cumberland Town Council, Cumberland Planning Board, Twin Brook Committee and numerous comprehensive plan committees. He is a member […]
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Letter: Maine birds need the Pine Tree Amendment
My name is Ian Doherty and I am a student at Falmouth High School. I am writing as a concerned citizen in support of the Pine Tree Amendment. This amendment to the state constitution is crucial because it ensures that all Mainers have the right to a clean and healthy environment and that legislatures, governors, […]
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People and Business: March 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Sylvia Rhodes joins Fontaine Family Real Estate Leader as an agent for their Scarborough office. She comes from Nashville, Tennessee, and now lives in Hollis with her family. Rebecca Hatfield and JB Sullivan have been appointed to the John T. Gorman Foundation’s board of directors. Hatfield is president and CEO of Avesta […]
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Northern Meetings: March 2-9
Chebeague Island Wed. 3/8 6 p.m. Select Board Budget Workshop Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 3/2 Noon Recycling/Energy Advisory Council Chambers Mon. 3/6 5:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Committee Council Chambers Mon. 3/6 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 3/7 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/8 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Council Chambers Freeport […]
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Community Calendar: March 3-10
Books/Authors Sunday 3/5 Jefferson Navicky book launch: “Head of Island Beautification for the Rural Outlands,” 3-5 p.m., live music. Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. Free; registration encouraged. meetinghousearts.org Wednesday 3/8 Alternative Writers’ Party: Featuring five debut authors of 2023, hosted by the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. 7 p.m., Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland. Free; […]
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Prince Memorial Library to host talk on Maine Big Night
Greg LeClair, a doctoral candidate at the University of Maine, will discuss his Maine Big Night community science project from 10 to 11 a.m. March 11 at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. LeClair, who studies ecology and environmental science, will discuss the project that is designed to collect data and help amphibians that migrate, usually […]
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Yarmouth Community Services wins chamber’s President’s Award
Yarmouth Community Services is the recipient of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce President’s Award in recognition of its response to urgent needs of New Mainers who arrived in Yarmouth in 2022. Led by Karyn MacNeill, YCS supported families in need of clothing, food, shelter, medical assistance and transportation and translation services. Yarmouth Town Manager Nat […]
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Falmouth, Cumberland businesses merge with environment in mind
You Regatta, with a shop in Falmouth, has joined forces with Logo Owl in an eco-friendly venture to provide customized and promotional products.