Rise Pizza and Pub opened at the former location of Louie’s Grille, a community favorite, but the owners plan to provide the same neighborly feel as their predecessors.
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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.
School bus drivers ‘ready to roll’ after recent shortage
While not all are fully staffed, many school districts in the area say they are in a better position to meet the transportation needs of students than in recent years.
Towns donating toward regional effort to house asylum seekers
The early financial contributions will go toward “catalyzing and supporting” a transitional housing project spearheaded by GPCOG.
SAD 51 schools among growing number stocking overdose drug
While the number of adolescents who overdose on opioids each year in Maine is relatively low, experts argue the introduction of naloxone in school buildings is an important step, especially since students aren’t the only ones accessing school property.
Cumberland considering four-way stop at Tuttle, Middle roads
The Maine Department of Transportation and the town held a neighborhood meeting on Monday to discuss the possible addition.
North Yarmouth’s Old Town House nearly like new again
Some work remains to be done, but residents got a first look at the refurbished historic building last week.
Yarmouth Police Department earns top-notch accreditation
The department is now one of 22 in the state of Maine to receive the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program certificate.
Cumberland Town Council appoints Denison Gallaudet to SAD 51 board
He will serve on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board for one year, filling the vacancy left with Jason Record’s resignation.
Acclaimed artist, muralist to take part in plein air festival in Yarmouth
Garin Baker will paint live at the wrap-up event at the Plein Air Art festival, which takes place Aug. 16-26.