Dozens of artists featured in an upcoming book, “Art of Penobscot Bay,” are showing their work at the Thos. Moser showroom.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
World-renowned musician James Kennerley to join Falmouth church this fall
Kennerley has recently been hired as the music minister of the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary in Falmouth.
Magno Terra Cafe finds its home in Yarmouth
From cooking meals in her home kitchen to finding a permanent location for a cafe in Yarmouth, opening and running Magno Terra “has been a dream of mine for my whole life,” said chef Antonetta “Toni” Magno-Fish.
Central Maine Power begins inspection of distribution lines in Falmouth
Central Maine Power began an inspection of distribution lines in Falmouth July 10, expected to last about four weeks. Impacted areas will include Depot, Fundy, Harriet and Lunt roads. The inspections include replacing poles and cross arms, line transfers, and correcting any deficiencies in the lines. This will help improve the structural integrity, capacity and reliability […]
Falmouth to award $40,000 to social service providers
Falmouth is providing grants to social service providers working to meet the needs of Falmouth residents whose safety or health is at risk. This can include support for trauma response, domestic violence, food insecurity, counseling, substance use treatment, dental health, refugee services, transportation, senior services, disability services, home health and end-of-life care. A total of […]
Maine Seacoast Mission’s Sunbeam coming to Falmouth
Maine Seacoast Mission’s flagship vessel, the 74-foot Sunbeam, will host an open house at the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth from 5 to 7 p.m. July 26. Visitors can tour the boat and learn about the Mission’s commitment to Maine’s outer islands and Downeast region. Visitors should plan to shuttle to the Sunbeam via skiff. […]
Save the Pond campaign thanks Falmouth Town Council for $100,000 donation
Family Ice Center, home of Lee Twombly Pond, expressed their gratitude to the Falmouth Town Council June 26 for the $100,000 donation contributed in May. Godfrey Wood, president of the Family Ice Center board, acknowledged the council’s endorsement and generous contribution. “We are thrilled by the Town Council’s support and their recognition of Lee Twombly […]
Arts Calendar: July 14-21
Comedy Friday 7/14 Zilla Vodnas, Bethany Van Delft: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Thursdays 7/20 & 7/27 New England’s Funniest Comedian qualifying rounds: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $12-$15. auramaine.com Friday 7/21 Don’t Tell Comedy secret show: 8 p.m., East Bayside, Portland. $25. 21-plus. donttellcomedy.com Ongoing […]
Community Calendar: July 14-21
Books/Authors Tuesday 7/18 Emily Franklin author talk: “The Lioness of Boston,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Martin Fletcher author talk: “Teachers, The Ones I Can’t Forget,” 7 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. $20. freeportspeech.org Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, […]
People and Business: July 12
Hires, promotions, appointments Girl Scouts of Maine added new members to its board of directors and elected some to new officer positions. Board member Donna Watson of Pownal was elected president and chairperson of the board. She has been a board member since 2016 and was a national operation executive for consumer lending at Bank […]