NORTH YARMOUTH — Residents got their first walk through a proposed reconstruction of Wescustogo Hall, along with an adjoining renovated North Yarmouth Memorial School, at two public hearings Feb. 15. Matt Ahlberg of Barrett Made presented 3D animated renderings of the structures, allowing a glimpse of what could be, if town voters in June approve […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Feb. 15
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 6-12. Fire calls 2/7 at 9:26 a.m. Alarm call on Royal Road. 2/7 at 3:49 p.m. Car accident on Town Farm and New Gloucester roads. 2/8 at 11:25 a.m. Water problem on Memorial Highway. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to two calls from 6-12.
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Feb. 8
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5. Fire calls 1/30 at 7:13 p.m. Alarm call on Walnut Hill Road. 2/3 at 1:36 a.m. Structural fire on Orchard Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to six calls from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5.
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Feb. 8
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5. Fire calls 1/30 at 7:13 p.m. Alarm call on Walnut Hill Road. 2/3 at 1:36 a.m. Structural fire on Orchard Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to six calls from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5.
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North Yarmouth plans daytime Wescustogo forum
NORTH YARMOUTH — For people unable to attend an evening public forum set for Feb. 15 on the proposed reconstruction of Wescustogo Hall, a daytime meeting will also be held. The 10 a.m. gathering will be held at the former North Yarmouth Memorial School, 120 Memorial Highway. The evening forum will be held there at 7 […]
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]
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Cumberland parents warned about risks of youth 'vaping'
CUMBERLAND — In 1973, Brownsville Station glorified a popular trend among youth with its hit song “Smokin’ in the Boys Room.” Forty-five years later, thanks to the availability and concealability of electronic cigarettes, the kids are sometimes doing it in the school library, too. “We’ve had people admit that they go into the library, in […]
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Greater Portland has few winners, many losers in school funding forecast
AUGUSTA — While some greater Portland school districts can expect significant increases in state dollars, most others are likely to receive a lot less education aid in fiscal year 2019. Last week, the Maine Department of Education released its annual state funding plan for districts across the state, based on an overall $1.1 billion education budget […]
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North Yarmouth seeks economic development consultant
NORTH YARMOUTH — Wanting to promote itself as ready for careful economic growth, the town is seeking an independent contractor for economic development management and consulting services. Responses to a request for proposals and cost estimates for services, which can be viewed at northyarmouth.org, are due by 3 p.m. March 1. The documents are also […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Feb. 1
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Jan. 22-28. Fire calls 1/23 at 12:05 p.m. Car accident on Memorial Highway. 1/23 at 3:43 p.m. Alarm call on Memorial Highway. 1/23 at 2:29 p.m. Electrical hazard on Sweetser Road and The Lane. 1/26 at 2:31 p.m. Outdoor fire on Memorial Highway. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to […]