Chebeague Island Thu. 5/30 5:30 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 6/4 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Wed. 6/5 5 p.m. Transfer Station Workshop Town Hall Wed. 6/5 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 6/3 6 p.m. Town Council Farewell Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 6/4 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, […]
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Letter: Candidate’s involvement with Yarmouth Education Advocates is troubling
Chris Stetson is running for Yarmouth School Committee with signs stating “Education Focus.” What the signs don’t say is that he is part of a group whose rhetoric and aims align with the far-right movement to limit acceptance of LGBTQ+ diversity in schools. According to their flyer, Yarmouth Education Advocates aims to “uphold parental rights […]
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Letter: State rep endorses Abbott for Yarmouth council
I wholeheartedly endorse Heather Abbott for reelection to the Yarmouth Town Council on June 11. Heather’s unwavering commitment and inclusive approach have significantly contributed to our community’s progress on important issues like affordable housing and passing a Climate Action Plan. I especially appreciate Heather’s support on an issue that is near to my heart, restoring […]
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Letter: Fleming, Hall and Olivares good team for Yarmouth schools
I am writing to express my support for Anne Fleming, Kellie Hall and Sarah Olivares for the Yarmouth School Committee. Fleming has six years of prior experience on the committee, including three years as chair, and has shown outstanding collaborative leadership skills, particularly during the difficult COVID years. Hall and Olivares will bring their experience […]
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Northern Meetings: May 23-30
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/30 5:30 p.m. Board of Adjustment Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 5/28 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 5/28 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 5/29 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall North Yarmouth Thu. 5/23 6:30 p.m. Economic Dev./Sustainability WH/CC Tue. 5/28 6:30 […]
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Letter: Craig works for Yarmouth residents of all ages
I strongly endorse the reelection of David Craig as someone who works diligently for all the citizens of Yarmouth. He spends several hours most Friday mornings at Cuppa Jo’s in Yarmouth, making himself available to hear our concerns. The council has always strongly supported our schools, and Craig tends to the needs of residents of […]
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Yarmouth moves closer to dam removals on the Royal River
A deliberation that has spanned decades was pushed forward by a recent plan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove one dam and much of another.
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Two incumbents, one challenger run for two seats on the Yarmouth Town Council
Heather Abbott and David Craig are seeking reelection and Raymond MacLearn hopes to unseat one of them.
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Letter: Craig valuable member of Yarmouth Town Council
I strongly support the reelection of David Craig to the Yarmouth Town Council in the June 11 election. I have lived in Yarmouth since 1997. Craig has been particularly invaluable as a town councilor. He possesses a rare combination of intelligence, courage and vision. In council sessions, he has proposed a number of creative solutions […]
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Northern Meetings: May 16-23
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/16 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Planning Board Hearing Town Hall Tue. 5/21 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 5/22 6 p.m. Select/School Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 5/20 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Freeport Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Public Safety Tue. 5/21 […]