YARMOUTH — The Maine Judicial Branch has signed a $16.8 million deal with Tyler Technologies to digitize paperwork for the court system. Tyler’s Odyssey software will move the court system to an electronic system and away from keeping records on paper. The 10-year deal was announced Dec. 20. “For 200 years, the Maine Judicial Branch has […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 22
Arrests 12/14 at 2:52 p.m. Dylan Worrey, 25, of Chesley Street, Westbrook, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Brian Andreasen on an outstanding warrant from another agency. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 12-18. Fire calls 12/13 at 2:37 p.m. Fire alarm on Spar Circle. 12/15 at 9:43 a.m. Fire alarm on […]
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Yarmouth music center nourishes its 'Deep Roots'
YARMOUTH — New programming at 317 Main Community Music Center not only allows seniors to have more fun, but offers them a chance to improve their health. Deep Roots is a series of music programs, including lessons, dancing, and concerts, aimed at people over the age of 55. The music and community center, located at 317 […]
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Cumberland police arrest Topsham man for OUI after cruiser crash
YARMOUTH — Police arrested a Topsham man Sunday morning for allegedly operating under the influence after he reportedly crashed his minivan into two police cruisers at an accident scene. Cumberland police said they responded just after 4 a.m. to Interstate 295 in Yarmouth near Mile 16, where the cruisers were hit. Yarmouth Officer Derek Lucas […]
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Indoor Track: Eight-way meet kicks off season
GORHAM – Seven boys squads and eight girls squads matched up for the early meet at USM’s Costello Sports Complex on Friday, Dec. 16. York emerged sparkling from the affair, taking first on the boys’ side and second (to Greely) on the girls’. Big names figured prominently into the afternoon: Yarmouth’s Luke Laverdiere, for instance, […]
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Minivan crashes into police cruisers on I-295 in Yarmouth
The driver was charged with OUI after hitting two police cruisers and injuring an officer, police say.
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Yarmouth power plant installs giant battery in first project of its kind in New England
The battery can store and release power to the grid as demand dictates, potentially helping to stabilize prices as Maine gets more and more power from intermittent sources like wind and solar.
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Maine Audubon director stepping down after less than a year
FALMOUTH — Just shy of a year on the job, Ole Amundsen III is resigning as executive director of Maine Audubon. Amundsen is stepping down to spend more time with his family, Maine Audubon said in a Dec. 16 press release. He called the decision “very difficult,” but added it’s the “right move for me […]
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Bread and Butter: Opening a restaurant requires resourcefulness, optimism and more money than you think
Two years of work later, chef Krista Kern Desjarlais prepares to open The Purple House in North Yarmouth.
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 15
Arrests 12/6 at 11:17 p.m. Kimberly Orr, 20, of Windjammer Way, Bath, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Michael Peacock on an outstanding warrant from another agency, and a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 12/9 at 11:25 p.m. James Jacobsen, 56, of Pinkham Brook Road, Durham, was arrested on […]