FALMOUTH — Ellie Nash, a senior at Falmouth High School, has organized a winter boot drive to support clients of Saint Elizabeth’s Pantry in Portland. “Maine winters are brutal and frigid (and) many people don’t have access to proper winter gear,” Nash says on her GoFundMe page. The effort is Nash’s senior project and, as […]
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Community rallies around Falmouth child with brain tumor
A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $150,000 to support the Barr family.
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W. Falmouth Baptist is a little church with a big heart
The congregation may be small, but members work hard on community outreach and engagement.
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Freeport Community Services gearing up for annual auction
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Services will hold its annual White Nights Auction & Gala in early February and is now accepting donated items for the auction. The event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year and this year’s theme is “The Place We Call Home.” Anyone who has an interest in donating an item, […]
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Yarmouth alumni hockey game set for Dec. 24
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Alumni Association will hold its annual alumni hockey game at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Travis Roy Arena, 495 Route 1. The game will feature even years against odd years. The cost to participate is $30 per player, which includes ice time and a special T-shirt. All former hockey […]
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Police department seeking gifts for domestic violence victims
The department, through a giving tree, seeks essential items for victims, including cell phones, gas cards and diapers.
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Yarmouth dog park group selects location
The Pratt’s Brook Park site now needs council approval.
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Goodwill in South Portland offering more specialized shopping
Goodwill will celebrate the opening of “Handpicked,” its in-store boutique, on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Yarmouth students celebrate ‘common values’
With the Day of Hope event, students at Yarmouth High School share ideas, bring the community together
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Yarmouth nonprofit seeks donations of winter wear
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is collecting gently used winter outerwear, including coats, hats, gloves and boots for both children and adults, to support its Operation Bundle-Up program. All donated items are cleaned and distributed to local families in need of winter gear. Donation boxes can be found at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main […]