News in Falmouth

Falmouth Town Hall hours adjusted

FALMOUTH — Town Hall will be closed for Christmas on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25. Because of the holiday closure, Town Hall, which is normally closed Fridays, will be open on Friday, Dec. 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Monday, December 10, 2012 at 3:40 pm

Out & About: Monster and magician top holiday fare

Holiday A&E fare takes some unusual forms this week. Most intriguing is an original play, “The Legend of the Golem,” written by longtime Portland theater activist Michael Levine. The Golem is a benevolent monster-like creature who saved thousands of Jews in 16th-century Eur...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2:30 pm

The Universal Notebook: Welcome to Redneck Nation

Does anyone seriously doubt that race played a major role in the past election? Of course it did. But, despite how pronounced the racial divisions were among voters, the elements of racism for the most part remain subtle and insidious rather than blatant and obvious. To begin with, ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 12:20 pm

The View From Away: My friend, my teacher

One of my writers’ group colleagues asked me at last week’s meeting if I have to censor my writing for The Forecaster. The question got me thinking about how many of my assumptions I have had to change since coming to Maine. I thought censorship would be a significant issue, gi...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Unsung Hero: Jim Pinfold, from South Portland to Sri Lanka, with love

SOUTH PORTLAND — Why would an ordinary citizen endure a 20-hour trip every spring to go to hot and humid Sri Lanka? The answer begins with birds or, more accurately, bird-watching. In the mid-1990s, Jim Pinfold, who works as a buyer for Bull Moose, began taking bird-watching trips to...

David Treadwell • News •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 11:00 am

Letter: Rebecca Grover is grateful for community response

I am at a loss of words to show my gratitude to the entire Falmouth (and beyond) community for reaching out to Lily, Eli and me during this time of need. Thank you to the Falmouth school community for all your help in the planning and implementation of the celebration of Kevin's life and y...

• Opinion •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10:20 am

Letter: High school productions pay dividends

Thank you for publishing the front-page article about the area high school theatre programs. Amber Cronin did an excellent job highlighting the benefits that the arts programs like these offer to a large number of students, both on stage and behind the scenes. As the parent of three students in t...

• Opinion •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 9:40 am

Letter: Grateful thanks from Falmouth Food Pantry

We were overwhelmed and humbled by all the donations that were given to the Falmouth Food Pantry in honor of Kevin Grover. Thank you to all who brought nonperishable food and toiletries to the celebration on Dec. 1, as well as to those who were not able to be present that Saturday, but instead le...

• Opinion •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 9:10 am

Traditional, fresh events greet Hanukkah in greater Portland

PORTLAND — Eight days and nights of Hanukkah began last weekend with several events in and around Portland. The annual Hanukkah party was held Friday night at the Maine Jewish Museum as a preview to the festival. Saturday night saw the lighting of the grand menorah in front of the st...

Timothy Gillis • News •

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 8:30 am

Letter: Grovers appreciate Falmouth's response

We want to thank all the people who made our son Kevin's memorial at Falmouth High School possible: the hundreds of people who attended, the current and former students of Kevin who acted as ushers, Steve Muise, who created that outstanding collage of pictures on DVD, and Staples, which provided ...

• Opinion •

Monday, December 10, 2012