After being canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic, organizers expect a full return of the popular fundraising event in July.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
No cause yet for fire at Fat Andy’s Hardwoods
The cause of a Nov. 24 fire at Fat Andy’s Hardwoods in North Yarmouth remained undetermined as of Dec. 6, according to Maine Public Safety Department Spokesperson Shannon Moss. The fire, which occurred Nov. 24 around 7 p.m. at the lumberyard and commercial business, is being investigated by the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office and […]
Falmouth representative running for Breen’s Senate seat
Teresa Pierce, who represents Falmouth in the Maine House of Representatives, is running in Senate District 25 to replace incumbent Cathy Breen. Pierce, a Democat, is serving her fourth term in the House and cannot run for reelection due to term limits. She served on the Falmouth Town Council for six years, two of which […]
Falmouth to test its waters for pesticides, fertilizers for first time
The town wants to determine the local impact of pollutants carried by storm water or snowmelt that can damage aquatic life.
Cumberland Fairgrounds shiny and bright for holidays
The drive-thru attraction includes a “Twelve Days of Christmas” display and a tunnel of lights.
Falmouth’s ‘fantastic little’ bookstore sold to Sherman’s
Book Review will more than double in size when it opens in January as a Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop.
MOFGA gets growing with new market in Freeport
What started as a pop-up store last winter is now a permanent, year-round marketplace operated by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
Local schools look to vaccines to ease COVID impact
Pooled testing has also eased the toll on schools, superintendents say.
Brewery, tasting room coming to former Stones Cafe site
Two brothers hope to have Trudy Bird Brewing Co., named after their grandmother, up and running by early summer in North Yarmouth.
Very Merry Falmouth weekend is back this year, Dec. 2-4
Fireworks, a tree lighting, free ice skating and more are on tap this year.