I attended a community listening session last week organized by North Yarmouth Select Board candidates Andrea Berry, Amy Haile and Kate Perrin. The leadership style of these candidates (collaboration, equity and inclusion) was evident in the event. I feel very hopeful about their commitment to listening and collaborating as we find common ground in discerning […]
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North Yarmouth’s fire chief receives state recognition
North Yarmouth Fire Chief Greg Payson has been awarded the 2022 EMS Merit Award from Maine EMS. This award is given to a person who has contributed to the Emergency Medical System at the local or regional level and “demonstrated involvement and contribution in one or more areas of EMS activity,” according to Maine EMS. […]
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Letter: Vote Berry, Haile and Perrin for North Yarmouth Select Board
For me, and I suspect many others, the environment, my community and my family are high-ranking factors when trying to make decisions. My wife and I have taught our children that the most important things are kindness and working hard. On June 14, I will be voting for Kate Perrin, Andrea Berry and Amy Haile […]
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Letter: Elect Kate Perrin to North Yarmouth Select Board
I am writing to endorse Kate Perrin for North Yarmouth Select Board. I have known Kate for several years and had the privilege of serving on the SAD 51 school board with her. She listens to all sides of a debate and asks pertinent questions of everyone. Kate is a strong leader who isn’t afraid […]
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Letter: Elect trio of women to North Yarmouth board
I am thrilled to offer my support to Kate Perrin, Andrea Berry and Amy Haile for North Yarmouth Select Board. The changes in the Greater Portland area have reached our town now, but these three, highly qualified women bring vision and experience to the table. Importantly, they have articulated a clear vision for managing those […]
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Northern Meetings: June 2-9
Chebeague Island Tues. 6/7 6 p.m. School Committee Cumberland Mon. 6/6 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 6/6 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Durham Tues. 6/7 6 p.m. Select Board and Town Manager Interview Committee Town Office Wed. 6/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Thur. 6/9 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission Eureka Center Falmouth Tues. […]
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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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Skyline Farm hosting benefit yard sale
The nonprofit Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth is hosting a benefit yard sale June 4. The visitor center and outdoor tent will feature furniture, household goods, gardening items, and seasonal decorations, as well as horse-related items such as saddles, bridles, blankets and equestrian clothing. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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Letter: Voters should reject the status quo at the polls
A large group of North Yarmouth residents has worked for 16 months to improve and reform our municipal government. We saved Sharp’s Field from residential development, insisted on improved accounting and audit procedures, and passed a building cap in the Village. We lobby for land use ordinance and charter changes and point out problems with […]
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Northern Meetings: May 26-June 2
Chebeague Island Mon. 5/30 6 p.m. Broadband Committee Wed. 6/1 6 p.m. Select Board Cumberland Tues. 5/31 10:30 a.m. Communications Committee Wed. 6/1 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Durham Thur. 5/26 6:30 p.m. Special Select Board Meeting Town Office Wed. 6/1 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Office Falmouth Fri. 5/27 1 p.m. Community Wellness […]