Another $3,000 is needed for pay for library “extras,” such as speakers and performers.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
Five towns partner with GPCOG for climate solution funds
Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Brunswick, working with Greater Portland Council of Governments, will apply for a state grant to help meet their climate goals.
Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with more free, family fun
The wildly popular annual event, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, will feature more family-centered events, an expanded family care station and more handicapped-accessible parking.
Falmouth puts its history on permanent display
“The Story of Falmouth” spanning four centuries lines a wall at Town Hall.
Yarmouth schools finalize goals for next five years
The Beyond 2020 strategic plan stresses more support for students and attracting and keeping quality educators.
Portland to Auburn rail trail possibilities under consideration
A 15-member committee will decide whether a walking trail can be built on or near the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad tracks or if the corridor should remain as is for future train use.
School Notebook: June 8
Greely 50th reunion Falmouth students tops at middle school STEM fair Two Falmouth students were among the grand award winners at the Maine Middle School Science & Engineering Fair last week. qualifying them for the Broadcom MASTERS national competition. Victoria Wahlig, an eighth grader at Falmouth Middle School, sought to increase the efficiency of rotor […]
Towns ready for voters on Election Day, June 14
In addition to school budget validation votes, contested races to be decided in Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth include those for municipal boards and school boards.
Swallows or swifts? Yarmouth seeks input on outdoor art installation
Pownal artists John Bowdren’s birds in flight will overlook the skate pond in the village.