Falmouth News

FALMOUTH a ' A local retirement community introduced three conceptual plans for expansion during last week's Community Facilities Planning Committee meeting.

Kay Fowler, right, of Spring Brook Farm in Cumberland, sells beef to Susan Howe at the farmers market in Falmouth last week.

Probing Politics: As much fun as a breast exam Published: Nov 20, 2009 4:20 pm - By Tony Payne Tony Payne Tony Payne is executive director of the Alliance for Maine's Future and a Falmouth resident and town councilor.

Five thousand square feet filled with eighteen stained glass windows, pews, candles, and enraptured guests.

PORTLAND a ' For the last 20 years, the Storey family has sold Christmas trees at Lib's Dairy Treats near the Northgate Shopping Center in North Deering.

The Maine Turnpike Authority plans to close the northbound on-ramp from the Falmouth spur at Exit 52 for a year during reconstruction of a bridge that spans the Presumscot River.Bob Driscoll, of project designer HNTB Corp.

The Maine Turnpike proposes closing a ramp to speed up reconstruction of the Presumpscot River Bridge.

The Maine Maritime Academy board of trustees selected Dr. William J. Brennan of Falmouth, Maine, to be the school's next president.

FALMOUTH a ' The Town Council will give its pursuit of workforce housing a rest a ' at least for now.

METRO, Greater Portland Transit District, will not provide bus service on Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Camden Harbour Inn's Natalie's Restaurant Received "Best Presentation" Award at March of Dimes Fundraiser FALMOUTH, Maine - " The Camden Harbour Inn received the award for "Best Presentation" last night for its signature dishes at the Greater Portland's Ninth Annual March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction at the Woodlands Country Club in Falmouth.

Falmouth Public Schools are holding an H1N1 flu vaccine clinic for its students on Thursday evening.

FALMOUTH a ' Residents are invited to a community forum Nov. 14 to discuss their vision and ideas for development of the Falmouth Shopping Center property along Route 1. The 5 1/2-hour charette will consist of polling and small-group discussion, and will include presentations by town officials, shopping center representatives and a consultant.

LEWISTONA a ' Former Falmouth Town Manager John D. "Doug" Harris, Gardiner City Manager Jeffrey Kobrock and interim City Administrator Phil Nadeau are the top three contenders for the city administrator's job in Maine's second largest city.

FALMOUTH a ' H1N1 vaccine will be offered free to all Falmouth school students at a clinic this week.

There are an estimated fourteen thousand cases of elder abuse in Maine every year.

Loren Coleman on October 29th, 2009 The two Ricetta's Brickoven Pizzeria locations at 29 Western Avenue, South Portland, and at Falmouth Village 240 US Route 1, Falmouth, Maine, are hosting a benefit for the International Cryptozoology Museum on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11 am - 9 pm.

FALMOUTH a ' A failure by the Maine Department of Marine Resources to conduct a shoreline survey has resulted in the closure of the town's clam flats.

FALMOUTH a ' Registered voters in Falmouth and Cumberland now have the opportunity to vote early, thanks to the state's Early Voting Pilot Program.

Probing Politics: Excess, excise and TABOR II Published: Oct 26, 2009 2:40 pm - By Tony Payne Tony Payne Tony Payne is executive director of the Alliance for Maine's Future and a Falmouth resident and town councilor.