The residents in opposition believe the proposed complex detracts from the historic New England feel of the town and does not comply with local ordinances.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
A bond of more than 40 years bolstered by bunco
Twelve childhood friends meet monthly to socialize and play a fun little dice game.
Falmouth students gaining wisdom from OceanView residents
Wisdom Tea offers a way for Falmouth High School students to learn from their elders as they tackle life’s challenges.
Greely High School student advances to national debate competition
Ruth Weeks has been competing in debates since her sophomore year and qualified for national tournaments twice.
Yarmouth opens new facilities at Transfer Station
The transfer station’s new facilities will make recycling easier and more effective.
Northern Meetings: Feb. 2-9
Cumberland Mon. 2/6 5 p.m. Tax Increment Financing Council Chambers Falmouth Mon. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 2/7 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals Town Hall Tue. 2/7 6 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Community Library Tue. 2/7 6 p.m. Town Council Town […]
Arts Calendar: Feb. 3-10
Comedy Monday 2/6 Karen Morgan and more: 6 p.m., Blue, 650A Congress St., Portland. $12 in advance, $15 day of. portcityblue.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian MacDonald. Weekly rotating lineup. $10 online or in person. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 2/9 Joy of Art: A […]
People and Business: Feb. 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Cody Faloon was promoted to business services manager at University Credit Union, based in Orono with locations including Portland and Gorham. Julia Tate was named partner and principal of Simons Architects in Portland. She joined the firm in 2015 and her projects include the Waynflete Lower School, Bigelow Residence Hall and Falmouth […]
Mental wellness program takes shape for Cumberland police officers
Annual mental “checkups” are in place in Cumberland and the Yarmouth police chief says he hopes to implement a similar program.
Yarmouth moves forward on ordinance to require new affordable housing in town
An inclusionary zoning ordinance in Yarmouth will require developers to include affordable housing in their projects.