FALMOUTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (207) 699-5241

FALMOUTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IS PREPARING FOR HURRICANE IRENE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL THE EMA HOTLINE AT

(207) 699-5241

Famouth Maine Community Programs Fall Brochure is here!

Community Programs Fall Brochure is here: http://www.town.falmouth.me.us/Pages/FalmouthME_Community/docs/programbrochure.pdf

 

Free disposal of banned, unuseable pesticides

STATE OF MAINE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD & RURAL RESOURCES

BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL

28 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0028

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Schlein, 207-287-2731

Date: August 18, 2011 paul.b.schlein@maine.gov

MAINERS URGED TO SIGN UP FOR FREE DISPOSAL OF BANNED, UNUSABLE PESTICIDES

AUGUSTA—It’s not uncommon for new owners of older homes or farms in Maine to discover they have

inherited hazardous waste—caches of old pesticides around their property. Old chemicals like DDT, lead

arsenate, 2,4,5-T, and chlordane are often discovered in barns, basements, sheds, or garages. When these

discoveries are made, homeowners quickly learn that disposal of old chemicals can be complicated and very

expensive.

Fortunately, there’s an option that’s legal, responsible, and free. Just contact the Maine Board of Pesticides

Control (BPC) for details. This fall, the state regulatory agency will dispose of banned pesticides or pesticides that have become caked, frozen, or otherwise rendered unusable. And, again, there is no cost to homeowners.

“We urge people holding these chemicals to contact us immediately to register,” says Paul Schlein, BPC

Public Education Specialist. “There will be four sites throughout the state where participants will be able to

bring their obsolete pesticides.”

The collected chemicals go to out-of-state disposal facilities licensed by the US EPA where they are incinerated or reprocessed.

“Disposal of obsolete pesticides is expensive for the state,” notes Schlein, “but it’s clearly much less than the

cost of cleaning up contaminated soil or water. However, it’s worth noting that future funding is not

guaranteed, so be sure to take advantage of this year’s collection while you can.”

Preregistration is required by September 30, 2011. To register, get details, and learn important information

about the temporary storage and transportation of obsolete pesticides, go to the BPC Web site at

www.thinkfirstspraylast.org. Or, call the BPC at 287-2731.

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The Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) is the lead state agency for pesticide regulation. An

administrative unit of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, policy decisions are

made by a seven-member, public board. The BPC is creator of “YardScaping,” a statewide program that

recognizes the connection between backyards and watersheds, and calls for Maine citizens to make lawn care choices that don’t compromise the environment or the beauty of their lawn.

PHONE: 207- 287-2731

FAX: 207- 287-7548

E-MAIL: pesticides@maine.gov

www.thinkfirstspraylast.org

Travelogues at the Falmouth Library

Wednesday, August 17 @ 6:30 pm

Live from Melbourne Australia! Speak with Linda McConnell via Skype

Falmouth Memorial Library, Falmouth Maine

Falmouth Reserve Police Officers - apply now

The Falmouth Police Department is now accepting applications for Reserve Police Officers. The job description for this position is attached. Although not required, applicants who have completed the MCJA Pre-Service Course will be given priority consideration. Successful candidates will be required to complete and pass the following:

Polygraph Examination

Background Check

MCJA Physical Fitness Test

All applications must be received by this department no later than 9/5/11 and must contain an application form MCJA Alert Score and a copy of a Maine driver’s license. Please submit applications to:

Falmouth Police Department

Attn: Lt. John Kilbride

2 Marshall Drive

Falmouth, ME 04105

Art & Fine Crafts Show at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center

Art & Fine Crafts Show at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center

10 to 5 Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, Maine is a perfect setting for this wonderful, high end art and fine craft show. The farm is a sanctuary maintained by the Maine Audubon. It has many well groomed walking trails, open fields and woodlands along the Presumpscot River estuary.

The Visitor’s Center and the pristine apple orchard will all be open to sixty of the area's best artists and finest craftsmen.

We extend a warm invitation to you to come and join us for these two important August days.

Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Road Falmouth

Phone: 207-807-4300
$4.00 donation direct to the ME Audubon

Portland Chamber Music Festival 18th Season: Osvaldo Golijov and Schubert

Portland Chamber Music Festival 18th Season: Osvaldo Golijov and Schubert

8 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011

Osvaldo Golijov: Lullaby and Doina Schubert: Octet in F major, D. 803 We end our 18th season with a performance of Schubert’s great masterpiece, the Octet for Winds and Strings in F major. We can’t wait to share this awesome work with you for only the second time in our history!

The concert begins with a lyrical work for flute, clarinet and strings by Osvaldo Golijov, who was a Resident Composer at PCMF in 1995. The concert will be preceded by an informal pre-concert lecture by composer Elliott Schwartz at 7 PM.

Where: Abromson Community Education Center, University of Southern Maine (Portland Campus), 88 Bedford Street Portland

Phone: (800) 320-0257

Cost: $ 25 available by calling 800-320-0257 or online at http://www.pcmf.org/

Have you tried Yogave?

View the class schedule here: http://www.yogave.com/schedule/

North Yarmouth Contradance

North Yarmouth Contradance

8-11:30 Saturday, August 13, 2011

Saturday, August 13th, North Yarmouth, Contradances with the band Perpetual Emotion and caller Maggie Robinson at Wescustogo Hall, Route 115. Most dances taught. Bring clean shoes for dancing!

Potluck 7:00, Beginner session 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:30. Info: 233-4325, fiddle103@yahoo.com

Where: Westcustogo Hall, 464 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth

Tickets: $10

Buy Local Spotlight~Black Cherry Provisions. Falmouth Maine

Comfort Food - Serious Wine & Beer

And now, cookware & kitchen tools! A unique specialty food shop featuring...

cookware, cook's tools, tableware, artisan cheeses, worldwide wines, imported ales, and international staples for your pantry.

Conveniently located beneath Maine's champion Black Cherry Tree - Just off Route One, at the corner of Depot Road and Hat Trick Drive. Ample parking available. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm.

56 Depot Road

Falmouth, Maine 04105

207-781-5656

blackcherrymaine.com

info@blackcherrymaine.com

 

Have you been to Black Cherry? What do you think?

Travelogues at the Falmouth Library

Wednesday, August 3 @ 6:30 pm

Dingle, Dublin, Donegal and Galway Ireland with Dave Billings

Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth Maine 04105 (207) 781-2351

Maine State Ballet's School Classes

The Maine State Ballet's School for the Performing Arts offers instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater to over 500 students from age 3 through advanced adult. The dance curriculum includes classical ballet training in the Balanchine style® as well as Broadway style tap and jazz. Advanced ballet students are invited to join the Maine State Ballet Company.

Adaptive movement classes are available for children with Down syndrome. Adult programs currently include ballet, tap, Pilates, Zumba and ballroom.


The school year runs from September through May with classes scheduled Monday - Saturday. With the exception of the three year olds, adult ballet, zumba and adaptive movement, students participate in an end of the year recital.

http://www.mainestateballet.org/msb_school/schedule.asp