A military veteran salutes the wreath at the foot of the Portland Sailors and Soldiers Monument in Monument Square on Monday, May 27, at the conclusion of the city’s annual Memorial Day parade. (Daniel Louten / For The Forecaster) A father and daughter look on as Portland Fire Department’s Ladder 1 rolls down Congress Street […]
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Falmouth parish churches to 'Go Green' June 8, 9
FALMOUTH — The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will spend the weekend of June 8 and 9 promoting three initiatives that focus on being good stewards of the environment. “Go Green!” will be held at all four parish churches – Holy Martyrs, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth; St. Jude’s, 134 Main St., Freeport; St. Gregory’s, 24 […]
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Falmouth series on opioid crisis continues
FALMOUTH — As part of the community’s continuing response to the opioid crisis, St. Mary’s Church will host a presentation on overcoming the obstacles to recovery at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. This event is free and open to the public. Call Jennifer Gregg at 781-2665 or the church at 781-3366 for more information. […]
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Portland’s ecomaine disputes report on lead pollution
PORTLAND — A report disputed by ecomaine suggests people within a 3-mile radius of the company’s incinerator on Blueberry Road are at an increased health risk due to the amount of lead emitted by the waste-to-energy plant. Municipalities within the 3-mile radius include Portland, Westbrook, South Portland and Scarborough. According to the Tishman Environment and Design […]
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Freeport Police Beat: May 23
Arrests No arrests were reported from May 17-21. Summonses 5/18 at 5:07 p.m. Stephen Carrigan, 31, of Pine Street, Portland, was issued a summons by Officer Richard Sodano on School Street on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Fire calls 5/18 at 6:23 p.m. Welfare check on Campus Drive. EMS Freeport emergency […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: May 23
Arrests 5/14 at 5:50 p.m. Michael J. Denning, 46, of West Elm Street, was arrested on West Elm Street by Officer Derek Miller on charges of violating a protection order and violating conditions of release. 5/16 at 10:16 a.m. A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested on West Elm Street by Officer Shawn Miles on a charge […]
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Yarmouth may create fund to fight invasive species
YARMOUTH — With invasive species becoming more of a health hazard, voters are being asked if they want to create a fund to combat the pests and mitigate the impacts. If passed at the annual Town Meeting June 4 at Yarmouth High School, warrant article No. 29 would put an initial $200,000 into the new Environmental […]
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5 candidates seek 3 seats on Falmouth Town Council
FALMOUTH — Voters on June 11 will have a choice between five candidates for three seats on the Town Council. The candidates are Jim Chaousis, Janice de Lima, Tommy Johnson, Valentine Sheldon and Jay Trickett. Only two of them – Chaousis and de Lima – have previously sought elected office, and neither one was elected. Councilor Claudia King is […]
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Yarmouth voters face 2 decisions on school budget
YARMOUTH — Residents will get two opportunities in June to vote on the proposed $26.6 million school budget, which would add 65 cents per $1,000 of valuation to the tax rate. The fiscal year 2020 combined muncipal and school budget now pending before the Town Council totals $40.9 million. The municipal portion represents $14.3 million. Under […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Memorial Day weekend, rain or shine
As I write this column on yet another cold, rainy day, I can’t help but wonder what weather is in store for Memorial Day weekend. Will it be warm enough to grill or should I serve yet another oven meal? I decided on foil packets because these lovely pouches full of deliciousness can be cooked […]