PORTLAND — Spring really is coming, and members of the Maine Landscape & Nursery Association want local gardeners to be ready. That’s why they are launching a new Maine Flower Show. The inaugural show will be held March 29-April 2 at Thompson’s Point, and will be the first event to be showcased in the newly renovated Brick […]
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Social media threat made against Yarmouth High
Police were able to identify a suspect from out of state and school is in session Monday, the superintendent says.
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Governor draws both ire and support at Yarmouth town hall event
YARMOUTH — The mood ranged from disappointment to outright hostility when Gov. Paul LePage spoke to a standing-room only crowd Wednesday night. During a Town Hall-type meeting LePage said the state needs to build its industrial and commercial base to become wealthier. He also said Maine’s tax burden is its downfall But at least half of his […]
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Yarmouth won't rush into new development code
YARMOUTH — A proposed zoning change drew so much concern at a March 2 Town Council meeting that the council will not rush to implement the proposal. About 35 residents filled the Log Cabin on Main Street to oppose a plan to adopt a Route 1 Character Based Development Code. The town’s Planning Board earlier recommended […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: March 9
Arrests 3/2 at 5:41 p.m. Anthony L. Edwards 44, of Romano Road, South Portland, was arrested at Rand Road and Portland Street by Officer Joshua Robinson charges of operating with a suspended or revoked license, operating with a suspended registration and violating conditions of release. Summonses 3/5 at 9:57 a.m. A 17-year-old male, of Yarmouth, was […]
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Speed limit to be reduced on I-295 from Falmouth-Topsham
AUGUSTA — The speed limit on Interstate 295 between Falmouth and Topsham will be reduced next month from 70 mph to 65 mph. The Maine Department of Transportation said Wednesday that crashes along the corridor had increased 29 percent since the limit rose from 65 mph to 70 mph in 2014. Traffic volume also increased […]
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 23 to March 3
Chebeague Island Mon. 2/27 4:30 p.m. Cemetery Committee PSB Wed. 3/1 6 p.m. Planning Board TBD Sat. 3/4 9 a.m. Special Town Meeting IH Cumberland Mon. 2/27 7 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 2/28 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Durham Mon. 2/27 6:30 p.m. Budget Committee TO Falmouth Mon. 2/27 7 p.m. Town Council TH […]
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Yarmouth Planning Board weighs East Elm Street proposals
YARMOUTH — A 12-lot subdivision and the removal of a skating pond are being proposed on East Elm Street by members of the Dugas family. The Planning Board on Wednesday is scheduled to review a conceptual sketch plan for a major subdivision at 570 and 572 East Elm St. It also is expected to do a […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Feb. 16
Arrests No arrests were reported from Feb. 6-12. Summonses 2/9 at 9:30 a.m. Mary E. Peters, 35, of Colawicki Drive, North Yarmouth, was issued a summons on North Road by Officer Roger Moore on a charge of operating an unregistered vehicle for 150 days or more. Fire calls 2/7 at 2:57 p.m. Accident on East Main Street. 2/8 […]
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Yarmouth, Freeport officers receive awards
YARMOUTH — Two police officers in Yarmouth and Freeport were recently recognized by state organizations for their work. Officer Derek Lucas of the Yarmouth Police Department was honored with a lifesaving award Feb. 3 by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. In Freeport, Officer Matthew Moorhouse was given a meritorious service award on Jan. 28 by […]