YARMOUTH — The Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist with the upcoming Yarmouth Clam Festival, scheduled for July 19-21. The annual festival raises funds and awareness for local nonprofits and civic organizations. Along with the chamber’s booth, volunteers are also needed at the Merrill Memorial Library and North Yarmouth Academy booths. Contact Adrienne […]
Kate Irish Collins
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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Yarmouth begins new animal control plan
YARMOUTH — Starting this week, the town’s regional animal control officer, Bobby Silcott, is a full-time employee of the town of Cumberland. But he will still continue to provide animal control services for Yarmouth. Any concerns can be relayed through Yarmouth dispatch at 846-3333 or the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center at 893-2810. Silcott can […]
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Portland pre-K program adding 2 classes this fall
To meet its goal of offering at least 140 new seats of pre-K over the next five years, Portland schools will start with classrooms at Rowe Elementary and East End Community School.
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Falmouth Police Beat: July 4
Arrests 6/25 at 10:25 p.m. Craig C. Reimer, 40, of St. John Street, Portland, was arrested on Harriett Street by Officer Kurt Fegan and Sgt. Jeff Pardue on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, sale and use of drug paraphernalia, operating after suspension, attaching false plates and violating conditions of release. Reimer was also […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: June 28
Arrests No arrests were reported from June 18-24. Summonses 6/20 at 1:06 a.m. Dylan Wood, 19, of Lewiston, was issued a summons on Littlejohn Road by Officer Ben Davis on a charge of operating with a suspended registration. Fire calls 6/18 at 9:50 a.m. Fire alarm on Masefield Terrace. 6/19 at 12:28 a.m. Fuel leak […]
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Falmouth Town Landing could see first mooring fee increase in decades
Additional funds would help bridge the gap between revenues and operating costs, and address climate change issues.
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Yarmouth bridge project celebration may be on hold
A fatal accident at the Main Street construction site could affect a town committee’s plans.
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Yarmouth committee wants to know if it’s barking up the right tree
Residents will be surveyed to gauge local interest in a dog park; locations will be sniffed out.
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Falmouth teen walks the walk for sneakers, safety kits
For every pair of sneakers he collects, Henry Janosick will earn a $1 toward his goal of outfitting every classroom at Falmouth High School with an emergency kit.
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Yarmouth girl to share her diabetes story on national stage
Ruby Anderson, 9, will represent Maine at this year’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C.