YARMOUTH — Nomination papers for municipal elections became available at the town office Thursday, March 2. Two seats on the Town Council, three on the School Committee, and one on the Water District will be on the ballot June 12. Each seat is for a three-year term. Terms are expiring for Councilors James MacLeod and David […]
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Falmouth nomination papers available
FALMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available for June’s local election. There are two seats available on the Town Council, two available on the School Board and six open seats for the new Charter Commission, according to Town Clerk Ellen Planer. The two seats on the council are currently held by Karen Farber and Ned […]
Main Street in Yarmouth to close for bridge work
YARMOUTH — Main Street under the Route 1 bridge will be closed due to ongoing bridge construction from 8 p.m. Friday, March 2, to 6 a.m. Monday, March 5. Starting March 2, there will also be a new height restriction of 11 feet under the bridge until construction is complete. During the closure, westbound vehicles on […]
Yarmouth taps Masselli as deputy fire chief
YARMOUTH — Daniel Masselli has been named deputy chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, effective March 4. He will replace former Deputy Fire Chief Rich Kindelen, who left last December to become deputy fire chief in Old Orchard Beach. “Dan is well respected by members of the department, and brings a wealth of experience and […]
Yarmouth taps Masselli as deputy fire chief
YARMOUTH — Daniel Masselli has been named deputy chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, effective March 4. He will replace former Deputy Fire Chief Rich Kindelen, who left last December to become deputy fire chief in Old Orchard Beach. “Dan is well respected by members of the department, and brings a wealth of experience and […]
Falmouth library seeks artist donations for annual auction
FALMOUTH — Artists and crafters are invited to submit an original piece to the Falmouth Memorial Library’s upcoming Beauty and the Books Silent Auction. This fundraiser helps support the library’s annual operating costs. Beauty and the Books runs March 5-29 and throughout the month people can view the items available and place bids. The highest bidder […]
Bath shipyard nets nearly $15M design contract
BATH — The U.S. Navy awarded Bath Iron Works a $14.9 million contract toward the concept design of the agency’s Guided Missile Frigate. The proposed design stems from “a family of AEGIS Guided Missile Frigates designed by the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia,” according to a shipyard statement. “The contract award enables Bath Iron Works to mature […]
Bath shipyard nets nearly $15M design contract
BATH — The U.S. Navy awarded Bath Iron Works a $14.9 million contract toward the concept design of the agency’s Guided Missile Frigate. The proposed design stems from “a family of AEGIS Guided Missile Frigates designed by the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia,” according to a shipyard statement. “The contract award enables Bath Iron Works to mature […]
Artists sought for Paint for Preservation
CAPE ELIZABETH — Artist submissions for the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s 11th annual Paint for Preservation wet paint auctions are due by Friday, March 16. Paint for Preservation will be held Sunday, July 1. From June 29 to July 1, selected artists will paint en plein-air at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight Cape Elizabeth’s natural […]
TD Beach to Beacon to benefit WinterKids
CAPE ELIZABETH — A nonprofit that teaches children to move, learn and explore in the outdoors during winter was selected as charitable beneficiary of this year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race. Race organizers said WinterKids has helped more than 100,000 Maine children get outside and active with innovative outdoor education programs for preschools and elementary […]