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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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Falmouth council pay increase must wait; full revaluation coming
Councilors must wait a year to receive an increase of $35 per meeting.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Falmouth panel moves toward implementing Open Space Plan
The plan would guide management and operation of land acquired by the town.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Falmouth Fire Dept. publishes safety tips for outdoor fire pits
The increasing popularity of the unregulated pits leads to concerns about their use.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Yarmouth Clam Festival takes the heat
Hot, humid weather cuts into attendance at the 54th annual event.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
‘Chopped’-winning chef opens new restaurant in Yarmouth
The Garrison joins Dandelion Catering at the Sparhawk Mill on Bridge Street.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Youth Council would give Portland’s young people a policy-making role
A group of young adults is developing a proposal to advise the city on issues important to teens.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2019
Throwing shade: Skin cancer risk prompts addition to Portland playground
A medical practice donates funds to erect a shade structure on the Eastern Promenade.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2019
Falmouth seeks input on communications
FALMOUTH — The town is asking residents to take part in a survey about the most effective ways to communicate with them, provide timely and relevant information, and gather feedback and opinions. The survey can be found online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FalmouthCommunicationSurvey. Hard copies can also be downloaded from the town website, falmouthme.org. Completed hard copies may […]
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PublishedJuly 22, 2019
Yarmouth Police Beat: July 25
Arrests 7/18 at 11:43 p.m. Hannah L. Grant, 18, of Applecrest Drive, was arrested on West Elm Street by Officer Amie Rapa on charges of operating without a license and illegal possession of liquor by a minor. Summonses 7/15 at 10:57 p.m. Stanis Ntambe Kundo, 45, was issued a summons on Portland Street by Sgt. […]
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PublishedJuly 22, 2019
Falmouth Police Beat: July 25
Arrests 7/16 at 3:54 p.m. Harold Frances Varnum Jr., 53, of Oxford Street, Portland, was arrested on Route 1 by Sgt. Kevin Conger and Officer Amanda Hogg on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violating conditions of release. 7/17 at 9:08 a.m. Jessica Duhamel, 30, of Winn Road, was arrested on Mountain […]
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