The condition of the 1853 structure and the rising cost of moving it could force the town to keep it in place.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
Cumberland will silence 3 railroad crossings
Up to $170,000 will be spent to keep drivers from going around gates on Tuttle Road, Route 9 and Greely Road.
Experts remain concerned about health of Highland Lake
An algal bloom didn’t materialize this year, but the Highland Lake Association says a long-term watershed management plan is still necessary.
Freeport nomination papers available July 29
Papers are due back to the Town Office by 6 p.m. on Sept. 11.
Falmouth adopts multi-faceted opioid action plan
The town hopes to work with civic organizations, schools, churches and business leaders to implement the plan.
Falmouth Middle School to discontinue proficiency grading
After parents object, the school will return to traditional letter grades.
Yarmouth explores municipal solar energy project
The new Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee is studying the feasibility of bringing solar energy to town.
Freeport to reduce number of recycling containers
The town hopes to come up with an alternative to the “silver bullets.”
Falmouth loses a ‘cultural icon’ as cancer claims Letty Berkovich
The longtime Book Review employee shared her love of books, art and animals.
That’s the ticket: Yarmouth police praise kids who do good
Officers give out “positive tickets” when they see kids making healthy choices or doing good deeds.