FALMOUTH — Falmouth Town Hall reopened Wednesday after two staff members who may have been exposed to the coronavirus tested negative. The Town Hall was closed Monday as a precautionary measure following the possible exposure of the employees to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19. The potential contact that may have resulted in exposure to the coronavirus occurred […]
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Travis Roy, former Yarmouth resident and longtime activist, dies at 45
After colliding into the boards moments during his first collegiate hockey game, Roy was left paralyzed from the neck down. However, he was best known for how he raised awareness for spinal cord injuries and motivating everyday people.
Veteran firefighters tender back-to-back resignations in Falmouth
Erik Knudsen and Sarah Beliveau both submitted their resignations from the Falmouth Fire Department on Oct. 26.
Falmouth parents, educators in opposition over hybrid learning model
Some parents continue to push for students to be integrated back to full-time, in-person learning.
Falmouth Memorial Library opens a new chapter to the public
After a lengthy renovation, the library is open for curbside service as well as limited browsing. Two art installations and a solar panel installation were made possible, thanks to generous donors.
Looking Ahead: Falmouth launches project to guide future development
The Vision and Values project will consider feedback from residents about what they want for the town’s future.
Falmouth church, police lead fight against stigma of substance misuse disorders
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary is sponsoring a series of community events to educate people on the damage caused by stigmatizing mental health issues, race and addiction.
Yarmouth man loses lawsuit against PD, files appeal
Selcuk Karamanoglu argued that Yarmouth Police had no cause to arrest him following a 2018 domestic disturbance.
Cumberland Crossing pushes on, finish date unset
The large project has hit a total of about 20 out of the initial 53 homes either built or sold, with developers looking forward to doubling the size to over 100 units.
Towns still await Spectrum response on underpaid fees
An audit revealed Spectrum owes nine towns $142,000 and some Cumberland County towns say that their letters demanding repayment have gone unanswered.