Comedy Friday 3/14 Comedy for a Cause with Chip Leighton: Benefits Cape Elizabeth High School Parents Association, 7 p.m., Cape Elizabeth High School, 345 Ocean House Road. $5-$15. Contact: givebutter.com/HSPAComedy Friday 3/14 & Saturday 3/15 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/15 “Texas Take Out”: […]
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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Falmouth retailers prepare for pesticide ordinance to take effect
Businesses that sell pesticides and fertilizers must indicate which products can be used in Falmouth starting April 1.
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Southern Maine people and business news: March 12
Hires, promotions and appointments at Portland Water District, Maine Sports Commission, Tate House Museum, New Ventures Maine and SailMaine, and a donation to Make-A-Wish from VIP Tires and Service.
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Yarmouth house fires unusual in severity and frequency
The fire chief suspects frigid weather could have been a factor.
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Maine Audubon celebrates spring with storytelling
“Phenomenal: Seasonal Stories From Your Wildlife Community” will bring in a variety of guests speakers to share personal stories on their own connection with spring to commemorate the dramatic environmental changes of the season.
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Letter: Falmouth trash solution should be fair to all
When Falmouth issued every household a trash and recycling bin, my first thought was, “I bet the sale of yellow bags goes down with all these lid-covered trash receptacles.” Fast forward to the Northern Forecaster, Feb. 20, and “Falmouth Town Council mulls future of trash program.” In searching for solutions for the problems of increased […]
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Letter: Repeal Falmouth’s pesticide ordinance
I want to thank Councilor Jay Trickett for listening to Falmouth homeowners and his extensive research that the pesticide ordinance was not necessary. His eloquent rebuttal and “no” vote were appreciated. Unfortunately, the ordinance passed because other Falmouth councilors voted for it or wanted it extended to golf courses. Town councilors are not listening to […]
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Letter: Falmouth could raise property taxes to cover garbage costs
Regarding garbage cost, why not increase property taxes by the cost to collect and dispose of garbage, and get rid of yellow bags? Geoffrey Emanuel Falmouth
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Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 6-13
Municipal meetings in Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
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Southern Maine people and business news: March 5
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted at Skowhegan Savings Bank to senior vice president, chief banking officer. He was hired in 2020 as vice president and director of marketing, and promoted to the bank’s senior management team as senior vice president and chief marketing officer in 2023. Marco Stigling was promoted to vice president […]