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Kate Irish Collins

The Forecaster

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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  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Falmouth talk centers on value of recovery houses in opioid crisis

    Falmouth church holds forum on recovery houses Nov. 3.

  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    RSU 5 looks at new cost-sharing formula

    The changes would impact how much Freeport, Durham and Pownal contribute.

  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Young rowers in Yarmouth making a splash

    One of the women’s four boats is surging in local competition.

  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Freeport library provides stuffed animal adventure

    FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library invites your favorite stuffed animal to spend the night. Drop-off is 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 and pick-up is 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Leave your beloved stuffed animals in the care of Mary, Ali and Brandi for the night. The animals will get dinner, a chance […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Daffodils a growing tribute to suffrage centennial

    Diverse organizations across the state are partnering to mark this important milestone.

  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Freeport Police Beat: Oct. 31

    Arrests 10/23 at 12:37 p.m. Coby Morin, 26, of Fore Street, Portland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Summonses 10/26 at 10:12 a.m. Patrick A. Smith, 20, of Griffin Road, was issued a summons on Main Street by Officer Gregory McCarthy on […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Doctor recognized for environmental health activism

    Dr. Lani Graham has led the fight to keep “forever chemicals” out of food products and food packaging, among other initiatives.

  • Published
    October 28, 2019

    Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 31

    Arrests 10/24 at 11:11 a.m. Anya M. Morin, 33, of West Main Street, was arrested on Vespa Lane by Officer Graham Hults on charges of being a fugitive from justice and criminal trespass. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported for the period Oct. 21-27. Fire calls 10/21 at 3:28 a.m. Alarm on Sligo Road. 10/22 […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2019

    Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 31

    Arrests 10/18 at 9:15 p.m. Nora D. Tessier, 31, of Commercial Street, Bath, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Dennis Ryder on a charge of operating under the influence. 10/21 at 2:23 a.m. Judith Veans Abdalla, 26, of Spring Street, Portland, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Alex Beaton on charges of aggravated […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2019

    Become a master gardener

    FALMOUTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications from those interested in becoming master gardeners. Applications are available online now through Dec. 16. The program is open to residents of Cumberland County and all classes will be held at the University of Maine Regional Learning Center in Falmouth beginning Feb. 6. Participants […]

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