The Falmouth-based Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded eight grants, totaling $580,083, to Maine organizations in support of cancer screening projects. Cancer screening is a vital component of cancer control, increasing the chances of finding cancer early, when treatment is likely to have the most success. Across the U.S., many cancer screenings were put on hold […]
falmouth maine
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.
advertisement
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Maine Bicycle coalition to hold Women’s Ride June 4
The Women’s Ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, in at least 16 different communities across Maine, according to a news release from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, we’re excited to bring back this statewide Women’s Ride format in 2022,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Applications available for food preserver program
Applications for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Food Preserver Program are now available. The 10-session course is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 to Sept. 6, at the UMaine Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth, and at Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road. The 35-hour course combines […]
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
I-295 bridge complete, road reopens ahead of schedule
The rapid-fire demolition and replacement of an aging highway overpass in Portland closed a busy stretch of highway for three days.
Posted inMaine
Officers justified in deadly force in Falmouth, Old Town confrontations, attorney general finds
In both cases, the officers who discharged their weapons were acting in self defense or the defense of others, the state’s attorney general concludes.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Extension offers food safety training for volunteer cooks
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans offer four options for online food safety training for volunteer cooks from 9 a.m. to noon starting Tuesday, April 5. Additional sessions will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. April 7 or 13, and from 5 to 8 p.m. April 19. Cooking for Crowds offers up-to-date information on […]
Posted inMaine, News
Busiest stretch of highway in Maine shutting down to traffic next month
I-295 between Falmouth and Portland will close for 64 hours while crews install a new bridge over Veranda Street in Portland.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth officers return to active duty after October fatal shooting
The two officers involved in a fatal shooting in October in Falmouth returned to active duty last month after an internal investigation found they “acted within policy,” according to Falmouth Police Chief John Kilbride. Sgt. Kevin Conger and Officer Peter Theriault are back on the job. Conger is on light duty while he recovers from […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Extension to host series on winter care of livestock
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer four in-person workshops about winter care of livestock. The sessions are to be held from noon to 2 p.m. every other Tuesday starting Dec. 7 at the UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Remaining classes are set for Dec. 21, Jan. 4 and […]