There are fewer patrons than previous years so far this season, but the number of customers who enjoyed frequenting eateries on Valentine’s Day has them hopeful about the future.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
Registration open for North Yarmouth outdoor market
NORTH YARMOUTH— Registration is now open for North Yarmouth vendors who want to rent space at the Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center outdoor market. The market will be will be open from June through September in the community center parking lot at 120 Memorial Hwy. for farmers, artisans and nonprofits. Registration for nonresidents […]
Most surveyed in Falmouth OK with pace of development
The Visions and Values survey drew a high number of respondents; approval of development increased as the age of respondents decreased.
New film focuses on local oyster farmers
A series of three films produced by the Maine Aquaculture Association are featuring sea farmers, including two who maintain farms in Falmouth and Yarmouth.
Planners approve new, 4-story building in Falmouth Shopping Center
The building will house a bank, restaurant and offices and will be the second 4-story building constructed at the shopping center this year.
Winslow Park breaks even in 2020, moves ahead with handicapped-accessible ramp
Winslow Memorial Park Commission is slated to go over the 2020 park report on Feb. 8, along with a project to install an ADA-compliant ramp down to the beach.
Yarmouth school budget proposal includes 7.8% spending increase
If approved, the plan would result in an increase of 4.97% for local taxpayers over the current rate of $19.60.
Falmouth resident celebrates 102nd birthday
World War II vet Ralph Bonville was named the town’s citizen of the year in 2018, and has kept detailed records of the 1,500 veterans buried in Falmouth.
Cumberland working to weed out invasive species in Town Forest
According to Town Manager William Shane, Cumberland is working on ‘holding the line’ as invasive species cover 30 acres of the 100-acre Town Forest.
Casco Bay shellfish group building database to help local industry adapt
The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish Working Group wants to know what kind of information shellfish communities would like to see in a public database, aiming to supply those in the industry with one comprehensive resource.