Falmouth High School junior William Addison, who solo hiked the Appalachian Trail last year to raise money for blood disorder treatment across the globe, officially completed the trek this month with a hike up Katahdin.
Mark Segrist handily wins a spot on the Cumberland Town Council, while most other incumbents in Falmouth, Yarmouth and North Yarmouth retain their seats on councils and school boards.
Mark Segrist handily wins a spot on the Cumberland Town Council, while most other incumbents in Falmouth, Yarmouth and North Yarmouth retain their seats on councils and school boards.
A nine-member community panel will review and recommend Freeport Police Department policies and hold public forums to strengthen the resident-police relationship.
Rosemary Roy has been absent from her duties since a Select Board meeting April 12, when she and her husband lashed out at members of the public and she said she was "going to take this town to court."
Dr. Paige Fournier, who "does a great job at connecting her kids to the community," her principal says, is now in the running for Maine Teacher of the Year.
The Yarmouth Village Improvement Society has pledged $100,000 toward the $350,000 project and a fundraiser has been launched to raise the rest of the money.
School committee member Jen Belesca is running against Mark Dyer and David Hill. All three have served the island since it seceded from the town of Cumberland.
If a required amount of signatures is collected by May 7, the recall of four board members over their vote against resuming fulls in-school instruction will go to the voters.
The measure, to be taken up at town meeting this month, would require leashes at a number of public parks that are popular with those who like to let their dogs run off leash.
The proposed $41 million Falmouth school budget and the $15.7 million municipal budget would add 92 cents to the current tax rate of $17.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
The Woodlands Homeowners Association says it is prepared to "legally challenge" the town over its plan to construct a sewer line through the neighborhood.
Property owners will see their tax rate rise by a total of $1.64 over the next five years based solely on the cost of instituting the full-time fire service.
Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.
The department covers one-third of Cumberland County first responders, but could not break down by community how many police, 911 operators and fire/EMS personnel have received the vaccine.
There are fewer patrons than previous years so far this season, but the number of customers who enjoyed frequenting eateries on Valentine's Day has them hopeful about the future.
A series of three films produced by the Maine Aquaculture Association are featuring sea farmers, including two who maintain farms in Falmouth and Yarmouth.
Winslow Memorial Park Commission is slated to go over the 2020 park report on Feb. 8, along with a project to install an ADA-compliant ramp down to the beach.
World War II vet Ralph Bonville was named the town's citizen of the year in 2018, and has kept detailed records of the 1,500 veterans buried in Falmouth.
The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish Working Group wants to know what kind of information shellfish communities would like to see in a public database, aiming to supply those in the industry with one comprehensive resource.
Although Falmouth Heritage Museum has remained closed throughout the pandemic, the local historical society has continued to fulfill its mission of preserving the town's history.
Maine's first CubeSat will include a payload created by Falmouth High School students to be launched by NASA in 2022. In the meantime, the group is testing their payload aboard bluShift Aerospace's trial launch of their Stardust 1.0 rocket.
For the second year in a row, a lawmaker is working to replace the blue flag bearing the state seal with a flag that represented Maine in the early 1900s.
A 10.3-acre gravel pit in North Yarmouth is to be sold by Cumberland to the Yarmouth Water District with intentions of protecting the community's water supply.
Police recordings of two traffic stops were deleted as part of standard procedure, a questionable policy according to Krystal Williams, a Black attorney.
It might not seem like there's been much to laugh about in 2020, but Pasha Marlowe argues that's all the more reason to harness the healing power of humor.
After serving seven years as Yarmouth Superintendent of Schools, and over 30 years in Maine public education, Andrew Dolloff receives Maine's Superintendent of the Year award.
Residents push back against a move to oversee renovations in the town's historic districts, while development plans for a Main Street project and Railroad Square advance.
Now in its 20th anniversary year, nonprofit Hardy G*rls Healthy Wom*n continues its work during the pandemic by bringing the voices of girls and gender expansive youth online.
About 57% of the 2,500 voters who cast their ballots voted in favor of transitioning to a town manager style of government. About 52% voted down a series of articles that would have allowed various types of marijuana businesses in town.
After colliding into the boards moments during his first collegiate hockey game, Roy was left paralyzed from the neck down. However, he was best known for how he raised awareness for spinal cord injuries and motivating everyday people.
After a lengthy renovation, the library is open for curbside service as well as limited browsing. Two art installations and a solar panel installation were made possible, thanks to generous donors.
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary is sponsoring a series of community events to educate people on the damage caused by stigmatizing mental health issues, race and addiction.
The large project has hit a total of about 20 out of the initial 53 homes either built or sold, with developers looking forward to doubling the size to over 100 units.
The Trust expects to raise enough money to purchase the conservation land after two more fundraising campaigns, and no longer needs financial help from the town.
After a number of complaints about housing developments under construction, the council announced it is drafting new rules to minimize the impact on residents.
While this season during a pandemic might look a little different from years past, orchard owners say it could be one of their most successful seasons yet, due in large part to the draw of being outside.
Gather in Yarmouth is planning ways to stretch the outdoor dining season and the Frontier Cafe in Brunswick plans to reopen with curbside service only.
A local teen with hemophilia is tackling the Appalachian Trail, raising money for a nonprofit that helps people with blood disorders in developing countries.
Town Council is looking at reinstating the plastic bag ban at grocery stores, which was deferred when the pandemic hit to allow people to avoid reusable bags.
Horse and Rider Connection is kicking off their capital campaign in Falmouth, which they hope will generate interest and donations to help them move to the Greater Portland area.
In-person, remote and hybrid learning models could all come into play over the year, depending on the number of COVID-19 cases that surface in the county.
Chief Howard Rice said the additional personnel are sorely needed as the town has attracted fewer volunteers in the face of an ever-increasing number of calls.
Ground will be broken as soon as possible for a restaurant and offices in the Falmouth Shopping Center, a scaled down project from one proposed in 2018 that included athletic fields.
Tim Shannon and Michelle Cromarty also won seats in a five-way race for three council vacancies, but incumbent Sarah Day was ousted from the School Committee.
Poppy Arford received the most votes in a three-way race for state house District 49, but didn't reach the 50% threshold needed to avoid a run-off vote.
Freeport Community Services and Regional School Unit 5 are working together to serve summer lunches, which have risen from about 60 a day last year to 450 this June.
The Portland-based Trauma Intervention Program has lauded Officer Kirk Mazuzan, Fire Capt. Scott Morgan and other public safety workers with the 2020 Heroes with Heart award.
A June 25 parade allowed residents of Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation to see their loved ones for the first time in person since March, when the cornavirus forced the facility to close its doors to visitors.
Stan Gerzofsky and Mattie Daughtry are vying to represent the Democratic party and challenge Republican Bradford Pattershall this fall for the seat occupied by Sen. Brownie Carson.
School Administrative District 51's Equity Leadership Steering Committee issued the community letter after the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
Ten Falmouth officers were among hundreds who responded to demonstrations in Portland, held to protest the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed by Minneapolis Police on May 25.
The town sprayed 24 "high risk" roads to kill off browntail moths. Spraying helps fend off public health hazards caused by caterpillar hair; the effort was helped this year by a fungus that kills off the caterpillars, according to a state entomologist.
Midcoast Economic Development District director: "The risk that you're taking, particularly with the COVID crisis, is dependent on what their customer base is, and who they're marketing to."
Bath Heritage Days, the Yarmouth Clam Festival and the Topsham Fair are put off until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and whether the Cumberland Fair will be held in September is still in question.
Cuddledown has made about 500 masks so far, which the company has donated to Maine Medical Center, Southern Maine Health Care, and Maine Veterans Home.
The council discussed changes to its budget in the wake of the pandemic and increased cuts to keep the mill rate as low as possible, while maintaining proposed fire department hires.
Donated face coverings can be left in a drop box outside the 282 Main St. church. The box is available from from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
While the town has requested help from the state on how to proceed with elections, given the pandemic, three candidates have returned papers for municipal positions, and the school board may stand with two vacancies.
Programming continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, but reduced daily structure and social interactions bring challenges, parents and administrators say.
The RSU 5 School Board OKs a $35.4 million budget for FY '21, now due to go to two district-wide votes. However, it's uncertain whether the votes will go ahead as scheduled amid concerns over the pandemic.
Council Chairwoman Amy Kuhn said the town has received reports of people ignoring social distancing protocols and visiting properties that have been closed to the public.
The Town Council is due Thursday, April 2, to vote on a placeholder budget in order to begin deliberations, which have been postponed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.
Sweeping closures are taking place at public facilities in communities north of Portland, where towns are shuttering schools, libraries and community centers.
Falmouth High School junior William Addison, who solo hiked the Appalachian Trail last year to raise money for blood disorder treatment across the globe, officially completed the trek this month with a hike up Katahdin.
