News in Falmouth

Letter: Elect Harrington, Bickerstaff in Falmouth

I am writing to express my support for Clare Harrington and Caryn Bickerstaff for election to the Falmouth School Board. I worked closely with Clare when she served on the building committee for the new elementary school. She was always current on issues facing the committee and brought a ...

• Opinion •

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 8:30 am

Falmouth Spur turnpike ramps to close Monday

FALMOUTH — The Maine Turnpike Authority will close both southbound ramps connecting to the Falmouth Spur on Monday, May 13, to continue rehabilitating the Exit 52 interchange bridge, which carries Falmouth Spur traffic over the turnpike. The MTA, in a press release Friday, said the c...

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Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:50 am

Falmouth Planning Board checks off on Route 1 plan

FALMOUTH — After several years in the making, a comprehensive plan to overhaul Route 1 passed one of its final hurdles Tuesday night: a unanimous endorsement from the Planning Board. The plan now heads to the Town Council for final approval May 13 before going to voters in June. ...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 8:00 am

Northern Meetings: May 9

Chebeague Island Tues. 5/14 7 p.m. CRC Board Meeting CR Wed. 5/15 7:30 p.m. CIC Board Meeting PH Cumberland Thur. 5/9 7 p.m. Boards of Adjustments and Appeals TH Mon. 5/13 7 ...

Community •

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Falmouth Police Beat: May 9

Arrests 4/29 at 12:39 a.m. Morgan L. Reutlinger, 21, of Anglers Road, Windham, was arrested on Blackstrap Road by Sgt. George Savidge on a charge of operating under the influence. 4/30 at 9:43 p.m. Jenny L. Pray, 47, of Hamlin Road, was arrested o...

Police Beat •

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Letter: Anderson for Falmouth town councilor

I recommend that you vote for Russ Anderson for Falmouth town councilor because I’ve seen him successfully manage a business while he was president of the Woodlands Club; I know from my working with him that he has strong financial skills, listens to all options and can make tough decisions...

• Opinion •

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Travel on new Portland-Falmouth bridge expected this year

PORTLAND — State transportation officials Monday presented their final design for the new Martin's Point bridge, including minor aesthetic tweaks to the $23.5 million project that is under construction between Portland and Falmouth. The presentation at City Hall was the final public ...

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 9:20 am

Eat your heart out, Tiny Tim: Ukulele craze takes southern Maine

PORTLAND — Tiptoe through the tulips, indeed. From Peaks Island to Falmouth, in the city's library and in a city school, greater Portland-area residents are playing ukuleles in numbers that belie the instrument's small size. Last week, Ocean Avenue Elementary School received 2...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:00 am

People and Business

Recognition The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine honored Portland resident and Forecaster columnist Orlando Delogu with the 25th annual Justice Louis Scolnik Award. In a distinguished career at the University of Maine School of Law spanning over 47 years, Delogu has been a pa...

Community •

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Arts Calendar: May 8

Greater Portland Books & Authors Friday 5/10 Barbara Damrosch: “The Four Season Farm Gardener's Cookbook,” 12 p.m., Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, 781-23...

Lifestyle •

Tuesday, May 7, 2013