Cumberland Thu. 10/17 6 p.m. Council/School Board/ NY Select Board Greely HS Falmouth Thu. 10/17 8 a.m. Community Chamber Town Hall Thu. 10/17 4:30 p.m. Community Dev. Committee Town Hall Tue. 10/22 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 10/24 7 p.m. Harbor Committee Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 10/21 6 p.m. […]
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Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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People and Business: Oct. 16
Hires, promotions, appointments Cassie Cooper was promoted to associate director at OUT Maine. Cooper joined in the summer of 2023 and was previously school engagement coordinator and helped spearhead the new GSTA Network program for schools to host clubs for LGBTQ+ youth and allies. University Credit Union hired Mandy Austin as vice president of finance. […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 18-25
Bulletin Board Saturday 10/19 Harvest Craft Fair and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elks Lodge 188, 1945 Congress St., Portland. Free. 329-0845 Antique and Vintage Clothing Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. Free. thehillarts.me Wolfe’s Neck Center Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 184 Burnett […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 18-25
Comedy Friday 10/18 Maine Made Comedy Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Dark and Dirty”: 9 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $12.88. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 10/19 “Am I Too High?”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 10/20 Arielle […]
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Investment firm offers to buy North Yarmouth’s interest in cell tower lease
TowerPoint, which specializes in buying digital infrastructure, is offering $850,000 for future rent payments generated by the North Yarmouth tower.
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North Yarmouth residents to vote on charter amendment
An official called the change “minor” and said it would bring the charter up to date with current practices.
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Former Falmouth truck dealer files suit against competitor
Allegiance Trucks is accusing DATTCO and a former employee of misappropriating confidential business information since the sale of its former Falmouth facility to the competitor in 2023 and the employee’s hiring at DATTCO in May.
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Proposed Royal River dam removal sparks controversy over possible effects
Yarmouth and North Yarmouth residents are discussing the towns proposals for dam removals and the impact on the river, adjacent properties and recreation options.
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Letter: Christina Mitchell will work toward needed changes
I have known Christina Mitchell and her family for 15 years and am pleased to support her candidacy for state representative. She is a bright, energetic, common-sense leader who works well with others in developing compromised solutions. Her experience as an educator and school board member positions her well for understanding what is needed to […]
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Letter: Sachs proved to be best of representative government
My wife and I are 86 and have advocated for various political and community causes in our lifetime. We have never encountered the extraordinary responsiveness that Melanie Sachs has demonstrated in regard to any inquiry we have directed to her. She is a model of the best of representative government and is informed and honest […]