Now in its 20th anniversary year, nonprofit Hardy G*rls Healthy Wom*n continues its work during the pandemic by bringing the voices of girls and gender expansive youth online.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
Underwood Spring Forest procured by Falmouth Land Trust
FALMOUTH — Previously zoned for commercial development, the Underwood Spring Forest will now remain in its natural state, thanks to fundraising efforts by the Falmouth Land Trust, which recently reached its goal to raise $830,000 to buy the property. The 52-acre parcel east of the Route 1 corridor in Falmouth consists of streams and wetlands, […]
In Freeport: a second career and a second life
Arda Turac and his wife Elif Erkan, who came to America 20 years ago, have opened a new Turkish coffee shop in the town they now call home.
Durham voters OK adding town manager, reject town marijuana
About 57% of the 2,500 voters who cast their ballots voted in favor of transitioning to a town manager style of government. About 52% voted down a series of articles that would have allowed various types of marijuana businesses in town.
Steve Moriarty wins third term in House District 45
Moriarty, a Democrat from Cumberland, faced a challenge from Republican Mike Timmons, also from Cumberland, in his bid for reelection.
Daughtry to fill Carson’s seat in Senate District 24
Daughtry had about two-thirds of the vote, with 18,044 votes to Pattershall’s 9,301.
Sharpe wins reelection to House District 46
The district includes Durham, North Yarmouth and Pownal.
Breen easily wins fourth term in state Senate 25
Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, faced challenger Jennifer White, a Republican from Gray.
Election Day morning brings lines of voters to local towns
Polling places in Yarmouth, Falmouth, Freeport see a large wave of voters when doors open, and a slow but steady flow as the morning progresses.
Bell wins over Fleming in House District 47
The district includes the towns of Yarmouth, Chebeague Island and Long Island.