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 blueShift 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.
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district has tapped Sally Loughlin as principal of Mabel I. Wilson elementary school and Susie Robbins as SAD 51's academic services director.
Minnesota-based Future IQ has faced criticism from some local residents, who question whether the head of the firm has the experience needed to help the town guide policy-making.
If the council approves the project, a referendum vote probably wouldn't be held until 2021 and construction likely wouldn't begin until 2024 at the earliest.
The Maine Girls Chorus, now in its second year, provides the soundtrack for "The Magic of Christmas in Alsace," which airs on Maine Public Television Dec. 20 and 22.
After the Ordinance Rewrite Committee weighs in, the council could eliminate a longtime lottery system used to assign sites, formalize the policy, or take no action.