Women’s Walk Portland from Sun Media on Vimeo. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The Forecaster) Marchers line up along the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill Saturday, Jan. 21, at the start of the Women’s Walk Portland, one of many marches around the country held in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington to support causes expected […]
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At Yarmouth pub, dinner's on the house for nursing home residents
YARMOUTH — When the residents of Brentwood Center for Health and Rehabilitation leave the facility, it’s usually to go to medical appointments. When Ben Grant, owner of Dirigo Public House, heard this, he decided to offer the seniors an opportunity to take a more enjoyable trip. The outings at his Route 1 restaurant involve not only […]
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Yarmouth principal to retire after 35 years in education
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Elementary School principal Betsy Lane will retire after 30 years with the School Department. Lane, 65, announced last month that she will be stepping down at the end of the school year. Her last day will be June 30. “It’s a school that’s running very well and it’s in a good place for […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Jan. 19
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 9-15. Summonses 1/14 at 11:47 p.m. Brandon M. Perrin, 30, of Center Street, Brunswick, was issued a summons on North Road by Officer Joshua Robinson on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. Fire calls 1/9 at 6:35 p.m. Alarm call on U.S. Route 1. 1/10 […]
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Marching in D.C.: Maine women ready to stand for rights for all
PORTLAND — Hundreds of thousands of women are expected to descend on the nation’s capitol this week to take part in the Women’s March on Washington, which is scheduled for the morning of Jan. 21. Among them will be several thousand women from Maine, including a variety of area residents who say their participation is […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Jan. 12
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 2-8. Summonses 1/5 at 7:55 a.m. Christian Pellern, 48, of Newell Brook Road, Durham, was issued a summons on Bridge Street by Officer Robert Byron on a charge of operating without a license. 1/7 at 2:18 p.m. Timothy Antz, 25, of Ansel Lane, North Yarmouth, was issued a summons on […]
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Yarmouth students keep focus on clams (of course)
YARMOUTH — When they’re done taking a class students typically move on from the associated assignments and projects. Five Yarmouth High School sophomores, however, are still working on a project they started three years ago in seventh grade. “At the start of the project it seemed small,” Connor Senger said. “We’ve turned it into something much […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Jan. 5
Arrests 12/28 at 7:11 p.m. Benjamin L. Bushey, 32, no address listed, of Chebeague Island, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Sgt. Daniel Gallant on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Fire calls 12/26 at 10:14 p.m. Alarm call on Interstate […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 29
Arrests 12/23 at 9:51 a.m. Donald Holland, 67, of East Elm Street, was arrested on East Elm Street by Officer Brian Andreasen on an outstanding warrant from another agency. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 19-25. Fire calls 12/19 at 11:24 p.m. Fire alarm on Main Street. 12/20 at 3:45 p.m. Fire alarm […]
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Yarmouth chamber exec brings big-stage experience
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce has hired Adrienne Nardi as the organization’s new executive director. Nardi started Dec. 12, after the position was vacant for almost eight months. Her predecessor, Andrew Smaha, resigned in April, less than a year after he was hired. Prior to working at the chamber, Nardi worked at TideSmart Global in […]