U.S. News & World Report has ranked Greely High School the top high school in Maine for the fourth year in a row. SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter called the ranking an honor for PreK-12 students, staff and families, as well as for the entire Cumberland and North Yarmouth community. Greely was ranked first based […]
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New town logo for Yarmouth
The town of Yarmouth has launched a new logo as part of its rebranding initiative. The blue logo, which includes a pennant, was designed to to evoke the wind, water and Yarmouth’s rich history, according to the town. The logo will be used for the town’s internal and external communications, signage, vehicles and website, but […]
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Skyline Farm hosts annual 5K trail run
The nonprofit Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth will host its annual 5K trail run/walk on Sept. 16. A kids’ fun run will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the trail race at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast sandwiches will be available and a bluegrass band will perform after the race. Race registration is $20 in advance at […]
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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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Textile recycling comes to Cumberland
The town of Cumberland recently received its first Apparel Impact textile recycling box, located at Town Hall. Residents can recycle their unwanted or even damaged textiles free of charge, including clothing, shoes, sheets, coats and jackets. The textiles will then be up-cycled and donated to families in need, or recycled to be used as materials […]
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Falmouth Police Department wins second annual softball showdown
The Falmouth Police Department won the second annual softball showdown against Falmouth Fire-EMS Aug. 5, retaining their showdown title by one run. The final score was 11-10. The event, which raised $1,316 for Maine Special Olympics, also included music, lawn games and food, as well as a chance to sink the police and fire chiefs […]
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Red Cross blood drives coming up in Freeport, Yarmouth
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Freeport and Yarmouth this month. The drives are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St., Freeport, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. […]