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Literacy program seeking tutors, space to help shortage

by Sean Murphy October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder for the program to teach people to read, but the need for literacy tutors hasn’t gone away.

New Falmouth pastor looks at pandemic challenges

by Chance Viles October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

The new Emmaus Luthern Church pastor said he is loving the community so far and looks forward to meeting more of them in person.

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Maine Bicentennial: Falmouth

October 12, 2020October 21, 2020

Stephen Longfellow II (1728-1790) added diary entries throughout the year 1775 to his copy of Bickerstaff’s “Boston Almanack.” In October, Longfellow added six entries. Most entries were rather mundane, listing corn quantities and the activities of a person named Nathan or Nathaniel. On Oct. 10, however, the entry reads “Falmouth burnt by the Kings Troops.” […]

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Falmouth Trust expects to meet fundraising goal for Underwood Springs

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

The Trust expects to raise enough money to purchase the conservation land after two more fundraising campaigns, and no longer needs financial help from the town.

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Falmouth considers restrictions on construction noise, dust

by Chance Viles October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

After a number of complaints about housing developments under construction, the council announced it is drafting new rules to minimize the impact on residents.