Wildcats’ depth and balance too much for Capers in a 76-37 decision
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Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
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Some Falmouth residents still displeased with draft pesticide ordinance
At the public hearing, Falmouth residents largely expressed opposition to the attempt to further regulate pesticides and fertilizers in town.
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Pet exhibit shows history of Mainers’ best friends
From pampered companions to working animals, dogs to moose, the Maine Historical Society examines what pets have meant to the people of Maine.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth’s pesticide ordinance must be revised for balance
The Falmouth Conservation Commission and the Ordinance Committee have for several years worked commendably to craft a balanced pesticide ordinance. Unfortunately for Falmouth’s hemlocks the emotion/science balance is still off. Hemlock woolly adelgid infestations are killing hemlocks in eastern North America due to the absence of host resistance and natural enemies that keep HWA populations […]
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 13-20
Town meetings in Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
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Mainewhile: Celebrating the life of Beryl Warner Williams
Happy midwinter everyone! Finally, we have been getting some decent snow. I am a fan of snow. I love it. I love the soft light of sun through snow and the sense of snuggling in. And is there anything better than a good old-fashioned snow day? For my money, there is literally nothing greater than […]
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Southern Maine Arts Calendar: Feb. 14-21
Comedy Friday 2/14 “Hey Party People! Get Sexy”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Friday 2/14 & Saturday 2/15 Ian Fidance: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Sunday 2/16 “Empire of […]
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Southern Maine Community Calendar: Feb. 14-21
Bulletin Board Friday 2/14-Sunday 2/16 Villain Arts’ Maine Tattoo Arts Festival: 2-11 p.m., Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday; Thompson’s Point, 15 Resurgam Place, Portland. $20 per day, $40 three-day pass, free under age 12. Contact: villainarts.com Saturday 2/15 Puzzle Race: Teams compete to finish jigsaw a puzzle, 2:30 p.m., Falmouth Memorial […]
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Southern Maine people and business news: Feb 12
Hires, promotions, appointments this week from Baker Newman Noyes, Morgan Stanley’s wealth management office, MEMIC, Demont Associates, Camden National Bank and Girls on the Run Maine.
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 12-19
Wed. 2/12 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Public Works Wed. 2/12 5 p.m. Rent Board Workshop Zoom Wed. 2/12 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 2/12 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Thu. 2/13 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Thu. 2/13 3:30 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Thu. 2/13 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Wed. 2/19 […]