Free rapid tests for COVID-19 are available from 8-10 a.m. on Mondays at Yarmouth Public Works, 56 North Road. Those needing a test should print out and complete a registration form, available at bewellyarmouth.org and bring it with them to the test site. Those needing transportation or an at-home test should call (603) 252-5921. The […]
Rachel Vitello
Rachel Vitello is a staff writer for the Northern Forecaster, covering Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Chebeague Island. She is a Keene State College graduate where she majored in journalism and minored in gender studies. She is originally from Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Falmouth short-term rental registration deadline approaching
The deadline to register a short-term rental in Falmouth for this year is Feb. 18. After this year, the deadline will be Jan. 1 of each year. Registration must be renewed annually at a cost of $300. The registration is part of a short-term rental ordinance approved by the Falmouth Town Council last July. Councilor […]
After 11-year-old bicyclist struck, Cumberland calls for new safety measures
The accident on Main Street spurred the Town Council to beef up an existing plan for new crosswalks.
Faster internet coming to some areas in Yarmouth
A new working group is researching proposals to improve internet access in town.
Yarmouth starts new intiative to spotlight its strengths
A branding campaign will culminate in a marketing plan and streamlining the town’s website.
Lisbon town manager chosen as new North Yarmouth leader
Diane Barnes is officially North Yarmouth’s town manager.
Cumberland police to begin wearing body cameras
The Cumberland Police Department will also replace in-car cameras and Tasers, but probably not until next fall.
SAD 51 plans North Yarmouth site for new school
Due to a projected increase in enrollment, the school district looks to construct at least one and possibly two new school buildings in a subdivision in North Yarmouth.
Court sides with Falmouth in homeowner association sewer suit
Work on The Woodlands portion of the sewer modernization and upgrade project is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.