Retail representatives, however, said such bans are ineffective and hurt local businesses that already prohibit the sale of the products to anyone under age 21.
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New shop with ‘cool Yarmouth stuff’ also plans to give back
Town Pride, which sells customized apparel, opened last weekend and raised money for local food insecurity at the same time.
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Yarmouth adds assistant town manager position to its staff
The Town Council approves the appointment of Economic Development Director Scott LaFlamme to also serve as assistant manager, and it OKs funding for new and upgraded vehicle charging stations on Main Street.
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Area shelters see surge in stray and surrendered cats
Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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Falmouth preparing to get Very Merry with three days of festivities
The annual Very Merry Falmouth takes place this Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, starting with the Community Tree Lighting at Village Park.
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Greely campus now proposed as site for new preK-Grade 1 school
The school could be built on a 2.3-acre parcel next to the Cumberland campus that SAD 51 bought this summer.
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Nov. 7 election results: Cumberland
Voters in Cumberland on Tuesday approved a change the town charter, moving the first Town Council meeting date after a June election when necessary to accommodate the Juneteenth holiday. The charter previously mandated that the council meet the first Monday after an election to swear in newly elected members. Now, members will be sworn in […]
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Nov. 7 election results: Falmouth
Falmouth voters overwhelmingly approved a citizen’s initiative referendum Tuesday to decrease the allowed height of buildings in the town center. The vote was 2,732 to 1,719. The Town Zoning and Floodplain Management Ordinance applies to Village Center Districts and will reduce the maximum height of new buildings to 45 feet from the currently allowed 65 […]
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Apple season sweet in North Yarmouth, Cumberland
Pick-your own continues to be a big draw at Hansel’s Orchard.