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Published
July 4, 2016

Portland’s housing crunch being felt in northern suburbs

Not everyone is embracing the construction of new apartment complexes in the outlying towns.
Published
June 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Falmouth, take heed: Herbicides are dangerous

I suggest caution in the use of herbicides in public locations – even in the “targeted herbicide program” that Falmouth is pursuing (as reported by the Portland Press Herald on June 28). The use of chemicals is dangerous for all life forms. This includes humans, of course, but also our pets and the aquatic species […]
Published
June 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Herbicide use in Falmouth will endanger honeybees

Re: “Falmouth leads the charge against invasive plants on public, private land” (June 28): Brilliant move, Falmouth! You’ve decided to use glyphosate (Roundup) to reduce the spread of invasive species around your town. Glyphosate has been linked in numerous scientific studies to colony collapse disorder, which has led to the dangerous decline in our honeybee […]
Published
June 29, 2016

Thunderstorm knocks out power, leaves driver trapped in Falmouth

Downed trees and power lines forced the closure of part of Foreside Road on Wednesday and knocked out electricity to more than 2,000 CMP customers throughout the region.
Published
June 20, 2016

Maine Voices: Prioritizing early childhood education would pay off for children, Maine

Creating a comprehensive statewide system would invest in Maine's youngsters when it is most effective.

Published
June 16, 2016

Maine Voices: Lives lost in Orlando shooting were part of the rainbow of humanity

The victims could have been any of us – or our kids. So when will we stop labeling and targeting?
Published
June 14, 2016

Falmouth voters approve $10.5 million Route 100 project

They also elect local candidates and OK the $34.9 million school budget.
Published
June 13, 2016

Falmouth considers new rules for pets in public areas

Residents can weigh in on proposed restrictions, prompted by conflicts among pets, people and wildlife, at a June 27 public forum.
Published
June 7, 2016

Falmouth testing water at town landing for swimming safety

The town will post flags to let bathers know if the water is safe, or not.
Published
June 3, 2016

Searchers pull body of teen kayaker from Presumpscot River

Mohammed Al-Ammar, 14, was reported missing Thursday after a tandem kayak he was paddling with another boy capsized. The other boy survived.

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