Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust acquired two parcels in March that have significant value to the Chebeague Island community. CCLT bought a 24.3-acre forest in the center of the island known as Littlefield Woods and accepted the donation of Chebeague’s treasured skating pond and land surrounding it, Chris Cabot, executive director of CCLT, said in […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Dog owners oppose North Yarmouth’s proposed leash law
The measure, to be taken up at town meeting this month, would require leashes at a number of public parks that are popular with those who like to let their dogs run off leash.
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Falmouth superintendent leaving for Scarborough job
The Falmouth School Board plans to have a replacement for the beginning of next school year.
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Proposed Falmouth tax rate up 5.4%
The proposed $41 million Falmouth school budget and the $15.7 million municipal budget would add 92 cents to the current tax rate of $17.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
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Yarmouth’s famous elm ‘Herbie’ is back from the dead, sort of
The centuries old tree, which made national headlines when it was felled in 2010, has been cloned and seedlings are available.
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West Falmouth sewer upgrade moving forward over neighbors’ objections
The Woodlands Homeowners Association says it is prepared to “legally challenge” the town over its plan to construct a sewer line through the neighborhood.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Noise concerns last obstacle for Cumberland harness racing
Town councilors said they have only received comments from a few concerned citizens, but pledged to address those concerns.
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Falmouth fire department driving 5 years of tax hikes
Property owners will see their tax rate rise by a total of $1.64 over the next five years based solely on the cost of instituting the full-time fire service.
Posted inMaine, Northern Forecaster
Land trust acquires 2 sites on Chebeague Island
The Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust said the forestland and a pond are critical sites on the island.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Amid COVID restrictions, Wolfe’s Neck offers Freeport kids breath of fresh air – and animals
An outdoor program that sprung out of the pandemic last fall starts up again, bringing local schoolchildren closer to nature.