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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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Freeport hopes to be younger at heart by extending elder services
A new steering committee is working on ways to better support seniors.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Falmouth considering registration, reports for pesticide use
With the new rule, the Conservation Commission hopes to encourage more selective usage.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Local Scouts collecting donations for food pantry
FREEPORT — Scouts from Freeport and Pownal are seeking donations of nonperishable food, personal care items, and paper goods for the food pantry at Freeport Community Services, which serves both communities. This coming weekend, Scouts will place flyers detailing the event in collection bags left on doorknobs. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. […]
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Falmouth Town Hall goes purple for pancreatic cancer
FALMOUTH — November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the town is taking part in the Light the Night Purple event to raise awareness. Every weeknight throughout November purple electric candles will illuminate the windows at Town Hall. Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. and Maine is among the […]
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Funds granted to fight youth substance abuse
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Casco Bay Create Awareness Now Coalition will receive $125,000 from the federal government to help support programs and outreach aimed at preventing youth substance abuse and fostering drug-free communities, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced in a joint press release. Casco Bay CAN serves the towns of Falmouth, Cumberland, […]
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Freeport hires consultant to review fire truck needs
The study will ensure the town has the capabilities it needs, Fire Chief Charles Jordan said.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Falmouth may alert more abutters to future land developments
Residents have said they want more notice of development proposals.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Freeport business owners driving change to allow food trucks
The town’s current regulations are too restrictive, the owners of Maine Wicked Goods Merchantile say.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Yarmouth student’s Morrison mural evokes empathy
A Yarmouth High School senior creates a portrait of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Portland nun honored for 70 years of devotion
Sister Phyllis Doyle joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1949.
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