Kate Irish Collins has been doing community journalism around southern Maine since 1997, with a couple breaks here and there. Kate writes for The Forecaster group of weekly newspapers. Her beat includes the Portland schools and the towns of Falmouth and Yarmouth. Kate grew up in Gorham and now lives near the beach, where she walks her dog as much as possible. She always has a book on hand and always enjoys watching a good movie.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Proper training helps dog get out of a tight spot in Falmouth
Firefighters and wastewater staff save a canine trapped in a drain at Ocean View retirement community.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Yarmouth nonprofit seeks volunteer help
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is looking for volunteers to help with three new programs that are specially designed to help local seniors maintain their independence while making key connections within the community. The Handy Helper Program needs volunteers who can perform light household maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, raking leaves, cleaning windows, […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Yarmouth library offers ‘Inventor’s Day’
YARMOUTH — Merrill Memorial Library will hold an Inventor’s Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4. Kids are encouraged to use available Legos to build whatever they can imagine. In the afternoon there will also be an opportunity to run robots through “some tricky mazes.” This event is free and open to […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Falmouth ice arena opens girls locker room
FALMOUTH — After a multi-year effort, the Family Ice Center has opened its new girls locker room. The girls team at Falmouth High used the new space, which also includes equipment storage and a coach’s office, for their first home game of the season Dec. 18. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was planned for Dec. 22. […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Freeport Police Beat: Dec. 16-19
Arrests 12/18 at 12:48 a.m. Ryan B. Tate, 33, of Byram Avenue, was arrested on Flying Point Road by Officer William Brown on charges of operating under the influence and failure to report a motor vehicle accident. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported for the period Dec. 16-19. Fire calls 12/16 at 8:56 a.m. Accident […]
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Falmouth student collecting winter boots
FALMOUTH — Ellie Nash, a senior at Falmouth High School, has organized a winter boot drive to support clients of Saint Elizabeth’s Pantry in Portland. “Maine winters are brutal and frigid (and) many people don’t have access to proper winter gear,” Nash says on her GoFundMe page. The effort is Nash’s senior project and, as […]
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
So. Portland medical marijuana storefront OK’d
The facility will take over office space at 700 Broadway.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2019
South Portland Land Trust honors founder with environmental leadership award
Tom Blake has won the award named for him.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Community rallies around Falmouth child with brain tumor
A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $150,000 to support the Barr family.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
W. Falmouth Baptist is a little church with a big heart
The congregation may be small, but members work hard on community outreach and engagement.
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