A Falmouth Public Schools Campus Master Plan meeting for community input is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at the middle school. Falmouth school officials and consultants Oak Point Associates will lead the discussion on the master plan, which will guide future planning for the 125-acre campus. Master plan discussions will continue throughout the […]
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New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm
A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust’s Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn.
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Community Calendar: Dec. 30-Jan. 6
Books/Authors Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday of the month. Book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, […]
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People and Business: Dec. 21
Giving back Town & Country Federal Credit Union donated $5,500 to help seven hunger-related organizations in Cumberland and York counties. The funds will enable the organizations to provide nearly 20,000 meals to children and families over the holidays. The donations will go to organizations including The Locker Project; food pantries in South Portland and Scarborough […]
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Falmouth fifth grader moving up in world of Irish dance
Fiona Meyer will compete in the North American Irish Dance Championships in 2023.
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Volunteers driving force behind Cumberland Wood Bank
A pool of 40 woodchoppers, stackers and haulers helps provide firewood to local families who need help with heat.
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Newest art installation takes flight in Yarmouth
“Over the Path,” sculptures of swallows and swifts by John Bowdren, can be found overlooking the Blake Skating Pond in the village.
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 22-29
Cumberland Mon. 12/26 7 p.m. Town Council YouTube, Town Hall Freeport Wed. 12/28 6:30 p.m. Social Racial Equity Committee Town Hall Thu. 12/29 6 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Council Chambers Yarmouth Tue. 12/27 5 p.m. Harbor & Waterfront Committee Community Room
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Letter: Pine Grove now too depressing to visit
Thank you for your recent coverage of Pine Grove in Falmouth. I don’t walk there anymore because I find it too depressing. Being told the massive cutting was for our safety and the health of the forest just doesn’t make sense. It was a vibrant forest before the cutting with rich native understory and mixed-age […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 23-30
Comedy Friday 12/23 Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. eventbrite.com Friday 12/30 You Should Smile More: 7 p.m., Meetinghouse Arts Gallery & Stage, 40 Main St., Freeport. Maine’s all-female improv comedy show. Ages 10 and up. eventbrite.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, […]