A former resident is working with the town to refurbish the old family cemetery where Jonathan Brown is interred.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth school budget includes pre-K, new mental health staff
As proposed, the schools would contribute an increase of $1.70, or 8.6% to the current tax rate of $19.80.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport, Falmouth, Yarmouth high schools bring on the drama
The Freeport and Yarmouth theater programs were regional winners in the Maine Drama Festival and individual students were also recognized from the three high schools.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Russian singer hopes to promote peace through performance in Yarmouth
Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland council prepares once again to take up dog rules
The council will vote on recommendations from the Dogs & Sharing Public Spaces committee, but must come up with its own solution for Willard Beach use.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Bath YMCA gets $1.5 million in federal funding toward child care center
A new child care center would allow the YMCA to expand its Pre-K Enrichment Program by 50% and provide infant care for the first time.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Brunswick’s controversial proposed flavored tobacco ban divides experts
While an alliance of health organizations supports the proposed prohibition on the sale of flavored products in order to protect children, some researchers are concerned it could be a step backward for public health.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough volunteer recognized for ‘passion, dedication’
Art Dillon was named Volunteer of the Year and Scarborough Community Services Hub was also recognized by the Maine Recreation & Parks Association.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth tax deal to bring in $21.5 million over 30 years
The Route 100-area tax district consists of 45 acres and includes two housing developments, a restaurant and office buildings.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Waynflete’s science olympians hope to extend dynasty
Two teams of 15 Waynflete students will compete next month in the Maine State Science Olympiad, which Waynflete has won seven times out of the past eight competitions.