The Falmouth Police Department and Falmouth Parks & Community Programs will host a workshop on pet first aid and CPR from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9. The course , which will provide an overview on what to do for a pet in an emergency situation prior to receiving veterinary care, is limited to […]
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 22-29
Chebeague Island Sat. 2/24 9 a.m. Budget Workshop Town Hall Tue. 2/27 6 p.m. School Committee CI School Cumberland Mon. 2/26 5 p.m. Council Budget Workshop Town Hall Mon. 2/26 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 2/29 6 p.m. Affordable Housing Info Val Halla Falmouth Thu. 2/22 4 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Mon. […]
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Letter: One-time skeptic now sees Cumberland project would help renters and climate
Like many residents, I initially had reservations about the proposed affordable housing project on Drowne Road. Concerns about taxes, schools and traffic were swirling in my mind. However, I took the initiative to address these concerns head-on. Community meeting recordings and articles in the Town Crier provided reassuring answers. Visiting the site on Drowne Road […]
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Letter: Keep working on tax containment, but approve Drowne Road project
Please support affordable housing on March 5 and vote “yes” on Question 1 on the Cumberland town ballot. Some have voiced objections to the project, fearing higher taxes and more traffic, among other complaints. But almost no one has disputed the need for affordable housing. Shouldn’t housing be the priority? Yes, let’s keep trying to […]
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Letter: We need housing our families, workers can afford
Walking and driving around Cumberland, I am disturbed by those orange “no” signs – they make us appear to be people that most of us are not. Sure, we feel fortunate to live in a town with great walking trails, open space and farmland, Casco Bay shorelines, top schools, a good post office, excellent stores […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 16-23
Comedy Friday 2/16 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 2/17 Made Made Local Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Monday 2/19 Hopped Up Laughs Standup Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Brickyard Hollow Brewing, 149 Main St., Brunswick. Free. eventbrite.com/e/809904424937 Friday 2/23 […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 16-23
Books/Authors Saturday 2/17 Hannah Moushabeck author talk: “Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine,” 10 a.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. Free, registration required. printbookstore.com Tuesday 2/20 Ellen Baker author talk: “The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson,” 7 p.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. printbookstore.com Thursday 2/22 Crystal Hall and Birgit Tautz […]
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People and Business: Feb. 14
Hires, promotions, appointments Norway Savings Bank has promoted Dylan Mooney to vice president, senior investment and treasury officer; Kerry Millett, to vice president, facilities and purchasing manager; Jennifer Piper, to vice president, compliance and risk officer; and Brian Siebert, to vice president, commercial loan officer. It also promoted Corey McEntyre to assistant vice president, software […]
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School Notebook: Feb. 14
Cape Elizabeth student wins statewide writing contest Lily Jessen, 15, of Cape Elizabeth, is the grand prize winner of The Telling Room’s annual statewide writing contest. Her winning poem, “Never,” will be published in the nonprofit’s annual anthology of youth writing. First place also comes with a $250 cash prize. The nonprofit Telling Room received […]
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Falmouth takes first step toward a workforce housing project
The Falmouth Town Council votes to solicit proposals for a development on Marshall Drive.