Anna Siegel, recognized for her leadership roles in statewide youth groups, spearheaded successful passage of a bill in the Legislature for the state to divest of its assets in the fossil fuel industry.
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Mackworth Island study to be released next month
Public input will be sought at a June 29 meeting on the assessment results, which will include scenarios for future use.
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Scarborough hotel works to stem high number of police calls
The Comfort Inn & Suites in Scarborough, providing short-term shelter to clients of The Opportunity Alliance, has been the source of 187 emergency services calls between Jan. 1 and May 12.
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In North Yarmouth, Old Town House becoming new again
For the first time in its 169-year history, North Yarmouth’s Old Town House has indoor plumbing. An indoor bathroom will soon be built, but as a historical item itself, the building’s old outhouse has been safely stored away. The plumbing installation was part of North Yarmouth Historical’s restoration of the Old Town House, which was […]
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Access loop, walkway proposed for Chebeague’s Stone Pier
The town is mapping out preliminary design and safety improvements for the busy pier.
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Yarmouth’s COVID-19 task force wins state award
The Yarmouth Community Coronavirus Task Force is the winner of this year’s Public Health Program of Excellence Award from the Maine Public Health Association. Since March 2020, the task force has hosted drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Yarmouth Public Works and provided information on testing and vaccinations to community members via its website at bewellyarmouth.org. From […]
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Yarmouth library to examine its sustainability practices
A consultant and a residents’ group will explore how the library can be more environmentally friendly.
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Voters to decide on Democratic candidate for House 126 seat
Jean-Marie Caterina of Scarborough and Drew Gattine of Westbrook face off June 14 for a spot on the November ballot.
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South Portland City Council urged to enact emergency eviction moratorium
The moratorium is needed, advocates say, to allow the council to consider a rent stabilization measure as tenants of Redbank Village Apartments face rent increases of up to $600 per month.