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Yarmouth launches study of town's historic buildings

YARMOUTH — The town is looking for volunteers to assist in an architectural study of buildings that will help recognize, preserve and enhance the community’s historic resources.  Town Planner Alex Jaegerman said the survey will help decide what, if any, measures should be taken to protect, preserve, or renovate certain buildings. The study will survey homes, […]

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Trust, town push to complete Yarmouth riverfront preserve

YARMOUTH — The Royal River Conservation Trust and the town hope to purchase Yarmouth’s last remaining unfragmented habitat and shoreline along the Royal River. The 24 acres, owned by residents Steve and Greg Dugas, are east of the Royal River, bounded by the 22-acre Hilda Barker Preserve and the 35-acre Sligo Road Reserve. By purchasing the […]

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Yarmouth Police Beat: Sept. 28

Arrests 9/21 at 10:15 p.m. Stephen Goodrich, 59, of North Palm Beach, Florida, was arrested on Lafayette Street and Gilman Road by Officer Shawn Miles on a warrant from another agency. 9/22 at 11:05 p.m. Matthew Jancovic, 42, of Bluff Road, was arrested on Bluff Road by Officer Michael Pierce on charges of domestic violence assault, threatening […]

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Yarmouth move leaves Bath seeking new city planner

BATH — The city’s former economic development director is now at work in Yarmouth. His departure has led to a reallocation of duties within Bath’s Planning Department. Scott LaFlamme left Bath Sept. 15 and started Monday as Yarmouth’s economic development director. His replacement in Bath will be Bath’s new city planner, a position for which […]

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Maine Marathon to challenge runners, reward charities

PORTLAND — The Maine Marathon is more than just another road race along scenic byways with medals given out to the fastest runners. It’s also an event committed to giving back to the community: during the past 20 years the marathon has raised more than $4 million for charities, according to its website. The beneficiary of […]

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Portland brewers pay homage to their Yarmouth roots with beer named Herbie

YARMOUTH — Greg Abbott and brothers Eric and Ian Michaud are getting back to their roots.  The trio behind Portland’s Liquid Riot Bottling Co. is paying homage to their hometown by naming their first “tribute beer” after Yarmouth’s beloved American elm tree, Herbie.  Herbie the beer will be introduced at Yarmouth Farmer’s Market’s HarvestFest on Sept. 21. […]

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Yarmouth Police Beat: Sept. 14

Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 4-10.  Summonses 9/6 at 9:03 a.m. Adam Parsons, 22, of Cobbossee Road, Monmouth, was issued a summons on Spring Street by Lt. Dean Perry on a charge of permitting a vehicle with a suspended registration to be driven. Fire calls 9/8 at 1:39 p.m. Structural fire on Woodland Drive.  EMS Yarmouth […]