The pilot of the Wiggins Airways plane has been identified as James Shepard-Kegl, 69, of North Yarmouth, the student pilot was Jumaane Omari Stanley Melville, 37, of St. Petersburg, Florida.
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North Yarmouth free village block party and pet parade
North Yarmouth Community Center will host a free village block party on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center. Entertainment includes lawn games, bubbles, a photo booth, food trucks, Touch-a-Truck, a 911 demo and a prize wheel. From noon to 1 p.m., a pet parade and food drive will […]
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Annual Yarmouth music festival returns
317 Main Music School’s annual Henryfest music festival at Skyline Farm is returning after a four-year absence. Henryfest will take be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Skyline Farm, located at 95 The Lane in North Yarmouth. The family-friendly festival is a community event to connect people of all ages through music, […]
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Prince Memorial Library holds barn dance Aug. 26
Prince Memorial Library will host a barn dance on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wescustogo Hall in North Yarmouth. Beginner and experienced dancers are invited to learn barn dances and enjoy live music during the free event. All dances taught will be suitable for both adults and children, and styles include […]
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SAD 51 School Board makes no decision at August retreat
The SAD 51 School Board held a board retreat at Val Halla Golf Course on Monday. The retreat was open to the public, but was not livestreamed for those who could not attend. The board began by taking a facilities walk through the SAD 51 campus to see updates completed this summer, including a playground […]
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North Yarmouth Planning Board members say Select Board undermined their authority
The former chairperson says his recent misconduct hearing was an attempt by the Select Board to send a message that planners should do what the Select Board wants.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 24-31
Cumberland Mon. 8/28 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 8/28 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Tue. 8/29 7:45 a.m. Economic Dev. Corporation Zoom North Yarmouth Thu. 8/24 6:30 p.m. Economic Dev./Sustainability WH/CC Yarmouth Thu. 8/24 7 p.m. Town Council Voting Log Cabin and via GoTo Mon. 8/28 Noon Tree Committee […]
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 17-24
Chebeague Island Thu. 8/17 5:30 p.m. Adjustments/Appeals Hearing Town Hall Tue. 8/22 6 p.m. School Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 8/21 4 p.m. Standing Committee Town Hall Wed. 8/23 6 p.m. Neighborhood Meeting Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 8/22 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Advisory Town Hall Tue. 8/22 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town […]
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Unsettled, humid weather Sunday produces hail, severe thunderstorms in Maine
After a severe storm moved through Cumberland County with strong winds and hail, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued through Sunday night, according to NWS.
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People and Business: Aug. 9
Hires, promotions, appointments Nick Des Lauriers, a senior consultant at Opus Consulting in Portland, was promoted to chief operating officer. He joined Opus in 2021 and has over 10 years of experience building and advising businesses. Lily Morrissette has been hired by RE/MAX Shoreline as a real estate agent at its Portland office. Nicholas DiMatteo […]