Ecomaine is accepting nominations for its 2024 Eco-Excellence Awards to honor recycling, sustainability and waste diversion advocates in Maine who are creating more sustainable models of living in their communities. Nominations are open Jan. 17. Nominees can be businesses, schools, nonprofits, municipalities or staff, or individuals. Award recipients will be selected based on the effectiveness, […]
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New shop with ‘cool Yarmouth stuff’ also plans to give back
Town Pride, which sells customized apparel, opened last weekend and raised money for local food insecurity at the same time.
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Yarmouth adds assistant town manager position to its staff
The Town Council approves the appointment of Economic Development Director Scott LaFlamme to also serve as assistant manager, and it OKs funding for new and upgraded vehicle charging stations on Main Street.
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Dostie Jewelers leaving Lewiston after 76 years downtown
Owner Michael Dostie cites loss of local business, ‘dynamics’ of downtown and city leadership focus shift leading to unsustainable business prospects.
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 16-23
Chebeague Island Thu. 11/16 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Fri. 11/17 3 p.m. Aquaculture Scoping Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 11/16 5 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Freeport Sat. 11/18 10 a.m. Climate Action Workshop Library Tue. 11/21 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/22 12:30 p.m. Core District Working Group Town Hall […]
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Yarmouth Art Festival has record sales, will donate $15,000
The 15th annual Yarmouth Art Festival ended Nov. 4 with a record number of pieces sold, 86 of the 165 on display, according to organizers. All net proceeds, totaling over $15,000, will be divided among eight local nonprofits: St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry, Friendship House, Greater Portland Family Promise, In Her Presence, and food pantries in […]
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 9-16
Chebeague Island Thu. 11/9 6 p.m. Climate Action Library Mon. 11/13 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 11/15 7 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Thu. 11/16 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Cumberland Mon. 11/13 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 11/15 5:30 p.m. Library Advisory Board P.M. Library Falmouth Mon. 11/13 7 p.m. […]
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Firefighters extinguish fire at apartment in Yarmouth
Firefighters put out a fire Saturday in Yarmouth. One person was treated for smoke inhalation.
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Yarmouth moving forward with sale of old West Main Street school buildings
The town has updated the deed for the 1800s-era buildings and will seek public comment before advertising the sale.
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 2-9
Chebeague Island Tue. 11/7 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Falmouth Thu. 11/2 5 p.m. Comp. Plan Committee Town Hall Thu. 11/2 5 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Mon. 11/6 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 11/7 3:30 p.m. Proposal Site Walk 430 Route 1 Tue. 11/7 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Freeport […]