FALMOUTH — Sun Media Group this week announced the consolidation of news operations at its Current Publishing weeklies with The Forecaster newspapers. Two weeklies whose circulation areas duplicate The Forecaster and provide overlapping local news coverage – the Tri-Town Weekly, covering Freeport, Pownal and Durham, and The Current, covering South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth […]
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Roses for Hillary: Yarmouth flower business delivers
YARMOUTH — Calyx Flowers in Yarmouth is used to filling large orders for events, but a recent request for 1,000 roses left the owners shocked. It wasn’t the size of the order that surprised Kap Wallingford, but the recipient. The roses were being sent to Hillary Clinton. “I was so overwhelmed and honored that I instantly […]
Yarmouth seeks increased awareness about school budget
YARMOUTH — The School Department has released a schedule for next year’s budget process so residents can be well-informed of when they can learn about the budget and offer their input. The School Committee will be holding a series of meetings starting Jan. 26, 2017. The schedule was released early, Superintendent of Schools Andrew Dolloff said, so residents can […]
Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth hope to 'complete' Route 1
FALMOUTH — Results are expected in December from a public opinion survey about transportation along U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth, Cumberland and Yarmouth. The survey is available through Dec. 4 at surveymonkey.com/r/route1survey. Printed versions can also be found at the three town offices. It will help inform a comprehensive $65,000 study, largely funded by a $52,000 […]
Yarmouth Police Beat: Nov. 17
Arrests 11/7 at 6:02 p.m. Brandy Adams, 36, of East Main Street, was arrested on East Main Street by Officer Kerry Libby on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 11/13 at 9:59 a.m. Gordon Higgins Jr., 47, of South Street, was arrested on South Street by Officer Joshua Robinson on an outstanding warrant from another […]
Yarmouth hopes to reduce holiday stress for less fortunate
YARMOUTH — A nonprofit that connects local resources with people who need them is accepting applications from families who need help buying gifts for their children during the holidays. Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is also looking for volunteers to sponsor families or to donate money that can be used to buy gifts. The initiative is part […]
Yarmouth passes sex offender residency restrictions
The ordinance is intended to prevent some sex offenders from living near schools.
Yarmouth to vote on restrictions to where sex offenders can live
A proposed ordinance would prevent offenders convicted of crimes against children under age 14 from living 750 feet from a school.
Leg Work: Bicycle and pedestrian friendly policies are good as far as they go
But strong advocates are needed to make real changes.