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Last Saturday, protesters gathered across Maine and the nation to demonstrate against the Trump administration's new policies slashing the federal workforce and government services. For Falmouth residents at the "Hands Off!" protest in Portland, these changes prompted new forms of civic engagement.
Andy and Mary Wright of Falmouth said Saturday’s protest in Portland was the first they had ever attended.
“I’m appalled at what’s going on, and I’ve never participated in a protest, and I can’t just sit on the couch,” Andy Wright said. “I’ve got to do something.”
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In this week's newsletter: Falmouth writer's group; florals at the Portland Museum of Art; and watching the woodcock.
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| Rally goers at the Portland Hands Off protest in Monument Square on Saturday. (Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald)
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Falmouth Open Space staff and the Falmouth Land Trust have implemented the temporary seasonal closure of Falmouth trails to ensure that the integrity of the trails is not compromised during the rain and mud season. Trails are now closed until further notice. Trail heads have been cordoned off and closure signs posted. Staff will continue to monitor the trail system and reopen trails as soon as conditions permit.
At this time of year, the trails are particularly fragile. The ground is going through a cycle of freezing and thawing, resulting in a lot of moisture in the soil, making the trails extremely muddy and subject to severe damage. The integrity of the trails is important to everyone, and they appreciate cooperation and understanding in respecting the trail closure signs posted at trail heads. |
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Watch the woodcock! Join Falmouth Land Trust staff to watch the fun dance of the timberdoodle at River Point Conservation Area on Thursday, April 17, at 6:45 p.m. The group will meet shortly before dusk for a short walk into the fields at River Point to watch these birds perform their courtship displays. Bring your own binoculars and/or scope if you have them. Register for free here.
Falmouth writers gather up! Each Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Falmouth Memorial Library, the Falmouth Aspiring Writers Group meets to read and workshop original pieces written by its members. New members are always welcome! Please arrive promptly at 1 p.m., as interruptions later in the meeting can be distracting to other participants. For more information, email events@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org or call 207-781-2351, ext. 140.
Do you want to volunteer your time to care for your local streams? Do you want to learn more about the critters that live in the water? Come and practice your sampling methods and macroinvertebrate identification skills at this in-person training workshop with Maine Audubon on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to sample a stream for science and identify the organisms you find, to help professional scientists monitor water quality. Stream Explorers is Maine Audubon's community science project featuring aquatic insects and what they can tell us about wildlife habitat and water quality. Educational resources for classroom teachers will be available.
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Sophie Burchell is a community news reporter for Falmouth and Portland and previously reported for the Northern Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean. Send feedback and suggestions to Sophie. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to subscribe.
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