FALMOUTH — The town is installing 32 new directional signs intended to provide consistent, attractive and effective information to the traveling public. The new signs are the culmination of several years of work and planning to replace 30-year-old wayfinding signs, which had fallen into disrepair or had been removed. They will highlight businesses on Route […]
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Yarmouth reception to honor retiring police chief
YARMOUTH — The town will hold a public reception for retiring Police Chief Michael Morrill on Thursday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the community room at Town Hall. Morrill is leaving the Police Department after 42 years of service, including 16 years as chief. Cards may be mailed to Town of […]
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Yarmouth health center to discuss summer hazards
YARMOUTH — The Mercy Health Center on Route 1 will hold a public information session on summer health hazards, including browntail moth catepillars and ticks, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. The event is free, but RSVPs are required due to limited seating. Email aely@northernlight.org or call 879-3368 to reserve a seat or for more […]
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Portland walk to highlight water infrastructure
PORTLAND — As part of its celebration of Clean Water Week, the city and the Portland Water District are sponsoring a guided walking tour around Back Cove to highlight the significance of clean drinking water. Staffers from Portland’s Water Resources Division and the PWD will provide insights into key infrastructure, including the East End Wastewater […]
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Guided hike planned in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — The public is invited to join a guided hike on a trail encircling Clarks Pond on the city’s West End June 1 in celebration of National Trails Day. The 1.1-mile hike follows the western and southern shores of the pond and emerges on Westbrook Street. The guided hike will be led by South […]
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Falmouth parish churches to 'Go Green' June 8, 9
FALMOUTH — The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will spend the weekend of June 8 and 9 promoting three initiatives that focus on being good stewards of the environment. “Go Green!” will be held at all four parish churches – Holy Martyrs, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth; St. Jude’s, 134 Main St., Freeport; St. Gregory’s, 24 […]
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Falmouth series on opioid crisis continues
FALMOUTH — As part of the community’s continuing response to the opioid crisis, St. Mary’s Church will host a presentation on overcoming the obstacles to recovery at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. This event is free and open to the public. Call Jennifer Gregg at 781-2665 or the church at 781-3366 for more information. […]
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Yarmouth walking tours to be available
YARMOUTH — With the town working on a draft master plan to redevelop Main Street, the Village Improvement Society and the History Center are partnering to offer walking tours of the community at 10 a.m. on three dates in June. All three tours are free and open to the public. Call 846-6259 for more information, […]
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Electrical fire damages Wyman Center in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Firefighters spent an hour Tuesday morning controlling a fire that broke out in a panel of electrical panels at the Wyman Energy Center on Cousins Island. Staff at the power plant reported the fire shortly after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Chief Michael Robitaille said the fire in a bank of electrical panels may have […]
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Chebeague ferry bill a step closer to passage
CHEBEAGUE — A bill that would exempt the Chebeague Transportation Co. from paying sales tax on its new ferry was unanimously approved by the Legislature’s Taxation Committee May 17 and now heads to votes in the House and Senate. The bill, LD 124, is sponsored by Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, because the Chebeague ferry also is […]