Falmouth High School will launch Veterans Day events in town Thursday, Nov. 9, with a special concert from 1:25 to 2:20 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. Veterans are invited to arrive at the school at 1:15 p.m. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Falmouth […]
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
Falmouth presents Boston Post Cane to Betty Shively
Falmouth resident Betty Shively, 101, recently received the town’s Boston Post Cane in recognition of being Falmouth’s oldest resident. Shively, who has lived in Falmouth for 23 years, was born Grace Elizabeth McComb in Haddonfield, New Jersey, on July 23, 1922. She graduated from Temple University in 1944 with a degree in medical technology and […]
Northern Meetings: Nov. 2-9
Chebeague Island Tue. 11/7 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Falmouth Thu. 11/2 5 p.m. Comp. Plan Committee Town Hall Thu. 11/2 5 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Mon. 11/6 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 11/7 3:30 p.m. Proposal Site Walk 430 Route 1 Tue. 11/7 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Freeport […]
People and Business: Oct. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Tom Fogarty was appointed the director of advancement for the Salvation Army Northern New England Division. He previously served as the community engagement officer at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. Michelle Allen joined MEMIC as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She is a certified employee benefits specialist and compensation […]
Arts Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Comedy Friday 10/27 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Empire, 575 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $25 at door. empireliveme.com Wednesday 11/1 Recreational Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Core Cannabis Museum, 555 Congress St., Portland. Free. corecannabis.org Thursday 11/2 Judge John Hodgman, Van Freaks Roadshow: Live podcast, 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25 advance, $30 […]
Community Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Books/Authors Saturday 10/28 Walter W. Bannon book signing: “Digger Diver Dreamer,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., M.A. Storck, 32 Main St., Freeport. Jeremy Nobel author talk: “Project Unlonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” 4 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com Sunday 10/29 Rebecca Goodale, Carrie Scanga author/artist talk: “Back Then And Now,” […]
Falmouth Town Council considers banning sale of flavored tobacco products
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance.
Falmouth voters to decide on citizen-proposed building height restrictions
A citizen petition reached over 1,000 signatures, placing it on Falmouth’s Nov. 7 ballot.
Falmouth’s Community Supper makes long-awaited return
Members of the Falmouth faith community applaud the revival of the annual event halted for three years due to the pandemic.
Yarmouth Farmers Market heads indoors
For the first time, the farmers market will be open through December at a new indoor venue.