“Mainers are incredibly generous and kind and community centered,” said Erin Mooney, executive director of the nonprofit Safe Passage, from her office in Guatemala.
Lifting children out of poverty in Guatemala City, the organization Safe Passage has been supported by Mainers for 25 years, such as retired teachers Becky and Doug Pride, who live in Falmouth and visited the program over 20 years ago.
“It was just remarkable what we saw. Not just what she was doing for the kids, but the hope and the joy that the kids had being part of that program,” said Doug Pride.
"We just felt compelled," said Becky Pride.
Read more about Safe Passage's 25-year history, and the origins of its connection to Maine, below.
In this week's newsletter: Scouts help Falmouth history center, fire department open house, and anticipated faceoffs in local football.
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| A student at the Safe Passage school in Guatemala City learns using an electronic tablet. The organization, founded 25 years ago by Mainer Hanley Denning, serves 600 children annually and has long been supported by residents of Falmouth. (Courtesy of Safe Passage)
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Members of Falmouth Scout Troop 93 paint the ramp at the Falmouth Historical Society Museum. (Courtesy of Troop 93)
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Falmouth Scout Troop 93 descended on the Falmouth Historical Society Museum on Woods Road over the past two weekends to prep and paint the Research Room and outside steps and ramp.
The project was overseen by Tanish Agnihotri, who will earn his Eagle Scout badge for organizing the event. This is the third time the Eagle Scouts have done work at the museum and the society is grateful for the significant contributions they have made over the past several years.
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See inside the classroom: Falmouth Public Schools is excited to welcome Falmouth families to the 2025 open houses. Open houses run until Oct. 16, with dates and times varying on grade level. See the full schedule here.
Tidy the new preserve: Join Falmouth Land Trust for a fun volunteer work day at its new River’s Edge Preserve! Tasks will include re-digging the stone dust trail to attempt to install a less steep path; cutting back the invasive bittersweet vine; and planting native seeds. Please plan to wear sturdy shoes and bring layers, water, and snacks as needed. All tools will be provided.
Prepare for Medicare open enrollment: Whether you are new to Medicare, or need to refresh your knowledge, join Falmouth Memorial Library on Oct. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to learn more about this valuable program! This free workshop will review Medicare basics, learn about changes in 2026 and important deadlines and explore the Medicare Plan Finder, a tool to shop for plan. Presenter Nancy Gordon is a certified State Health Insurance Assistance program counselor and volunteers for the Southern Maine Agency on Aging and will also be available to answer questions.
Get up close with a fire truck: To close out Fire Prevention Week, Falmouth Fire-EMS will host its annual Open House and Touch-A-Truck on Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Central Station. Meet firefighters and officers, climb on fire trucks and other big equipment and learn fire safety tips. Games and activities, refreshments, and raffles round out the fun! Co-sponsored by Falmouth Community Programs.
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Sophie Burchell is a community news reporter for Falmouth, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Cumberland, 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. Send feedback and suggestions to Sophie. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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