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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PublishedJune 25, 2019
Yarmouth children’s garden opens for season
YARMOUTH — The children’s garden will kick off the 2019 growing season with a special event from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 29, at the Yarmouth Community Garden, 615 East Main St. Activities will include planting flowers and vegetables, painting signs, making scarecrows and an opportunity to march in the annual veggie parade. Call 899-5861 for […]
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PublishedJune 25, 2019
Portland developers seeks zone change for former school
Stevens Square at Baxter Woods would include local businesses and a fitness center.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Falmouth Police Beat: June 27
Arrests 6/18 at 5:22 p.m. Kenneth W. Welton Jr., 47, of Brookside Road, Portland, was arrested on Foreside Road by Officer Kenneth Walberg on a charge of operating a water craft while under the influence. 6/20 at 2:53 p.m. Sharon C. Price, 61, of Old Orchard Beach Road, Old Orchard Beach, was arrested on Depot […]
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Portland youth learn to be strummers for the summer
The ukulele is a fun, simple instrument to play, but it also has hidden depths.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Yarmouth Police Beat: June 27
Arrests No arrests were reported for from June 17-23. Summonses No criminal summonses were issued for the period June 17-23 Fire calls 6/17 at 5:28 a.m. Accident on East Elm Street. 6/17 at 8:39 a.m. Accident on U.S. Route 1. 6/17 at 9:18 a.m. Unattended, unpermitted burn on Rogers Road. 6/18 at 3:54 p.m. Accident […]
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Painted pianos add sounds of music to downtown Portland
The city’s Piano in the Squares project returns with a free walking concert.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Yarmouth production company wins SBA exporter award
YARMOUTH — A local production company’s impact on the worldwide television market has earned it recognition as Maine’s Small Business Exporter of the Year. Jynx Productions, based on Lafayette Street, was founded in 2005 by Kathleen O’Heron and Johannes Wiebus, who came to smalltown Maine to escape the rat race and find a wholesome place to […]
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Yarmouth family hopes for help from bone marrow drive
YARMOUTH — Two brothers diagnosed with a fatal genetic disorder hope a bone marrow drive may save their lives, or the lives of others. Brad and Garrett Martin both have dyskeratosis congenita, or DC, a rare disorder that disrupts the ability of bone marrow to produce new blood cells. Their family is hosting a bone marrow […]
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Falmouth council promises communication, weighs compensation
FALMOUTH — Town councilors elected Councilor Amy Kuhn chairwoman Monday and made a commitment to be more transparent and communicative with the public. Councilor Ted Asherman was elected vice chairman. Both votes were unanimous. Councilors also discussed a proposal to increase the rate at which members of the council are compensated, and approved a food service […]
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Yarmouth offers recycling-only access to transfer station
YARMOUTH — After closing two satellite sites used just for recycling, the Town Council is now offering an alternative. Like many local communities, Yarmouth is struggling with contamination issues in its recycling loads, which is costing the town money. On May 1 the town closed the two satellite locations on Route 88 and on Route 1. […]
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