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Yarmouth committee recommends purchase of ‘remote’ solar energy

by Kate Irish Collins February 11, 2020

The move would mean less risk to the town and more cost savings.

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Falmouth told to close fire station, hire more firefighters

by Kate Irish Collins February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

A consultant says the town has immediate staffing needs that must be addressed.

Durham talk to highlight history of Maine murderers

February 11, 2020

DURHAM — The Durham Historic District Commission will host author Annette Vance Dorey on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eureka Center, 606 Hallowell Road. Dorey will give a talk on her book “Maine Mothers Who Murdered 1875-1925: Doing Time in State Prison,” which tells the stories of more than 30 mothers accused […]

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Seeing is Perceiving: Freeport library incorporates sign language into reading program

by Alex Lear February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

FREEPORT — The doors swung open, and the pitter-patter of tiny feet signaled that Tuesday morning storytime at the Freeport Community Library was about to begin. But it was storytime with a twist for the babies and toddlers. Ali Reddy read the books while fellow youth service clerk Brandi Lemieux followed along using sign language. […]

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Land trust asks Falmouth for $400,000 to help buy ‘great conservation property’

by Kate Irish Collins February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

The 52-acre site is one of the last remaining undeveloped parcels of forest on the east side of town.

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Falmouth businesses evacuated due to power issues

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

FALMOUTH — Walmart and Flagship Cinema on Route 1 were cleared of customers and staff and were temporarily closed for about two hours Monday morning, Feb. 10, after employees at the theater noticed power fluctuation issues and a burning smell, according to Fire Chief Howard Rice. Central Maine Power also responded to the scene, and […]

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Freeport woman seeks new horizons through Peace Corps

by Jason Pafundi Special to the Forecaster February 10, 2020February 11, 2020

FREEPORT — Freeport native Eli Pier always knew she wanted to pursue a career with social impact, and she knew she wanted to live abroad after college. What she didn’t know was that her journey would lead her to join more than 50 Mainers now serving in the Peace Corps. Pier, 24, will depart on […]

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Maine Bicentennial: Cumberland

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Greely Institute in Cumberland was established through the will of Eliphalet Greely, who was born in 1784 on Greely Road, named after his ancestors. There was at the time no high school in Cumberland. Though he and his wife, Elizabeth Loring Greely, also born on Greely Road, had no children of their own, […]