Northern Forecaster

North Yarmouth to hold Republican caucus

February 25, 2020

NORTH YARMOUTH — Local Republicans are scheduled to caucus at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, 120 Memorial Highway. The registrar of voters will be available 30 minutes before and after the event.

Northern Forecaster

Falmouth sees support for its $1.3 million fire staffing plan

by Kate Irish Collins February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

It’s likely 14 new full-time positions will be included in the upcoming new fiscal year budget.

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Sifting History’s Sands: Desert of Maine owner seeks to separate truth from myth at Freeport landmark

by Alex Lear February 24, 2020February 3, 2021

FREEPORT — Legend has it that William Tuttle settled the farmland that is now the Desert of Maine in the late 18th century. Mela Heestand, co-owner of the Desert Road landmark since December 2018, doubts he ever existed. The Desert of Maine, which opens again next May, consists of a 20-30-acre “desert” of very fine […]

Northern Forecaster

Proposed Yarmouth school budget up $3.2 million

by Kate Irish Collins February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

The total expenditure is nearly $29.9 million. A public hearing is scheduled for April 2.

Northern Forecaster

Yarmouth considering a point system for shellfish licenses

by Kate Irish Collins February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Those who earn the most points for conservation projects would go to the head of the line for available commercial licenses.

Northern Forecaster

Falmouth contract could offset 70% of energy needs with solar

by Kate Irish Collins February 18, 2020February 20, 2020

The proposal would save about $100,000 a year- around 40% – on the town’s energy bill, says the town’s finance director.

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Freeport High’s beard-growing contest raises funds for heating assistance program

by Alex Lear February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Freeport’s Carol Kaplan Fuel Assistance Fund could help about 60 households this winter.

Northern Forecaster

Blackstrap Road fix could cost Falmouth nearly $7 million

by Kate Irish Collins February 17, 2020February 18, 2020

If the council approves the project, a referendum vote probably wouldn’t be held until 2021 and construction likely wouldn’t begin until 2024 at the earliest.