For perhaps the first time, both the council chair and vice chair are women, as are now six of the seven councilors.
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Proposed zoning changes would allow for more solar in Yarmouth
The changes would allow for small solar arrays in specific areas of town and clear up rules for solar panels on roofs and in yards.
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Ice Cream Shoppe expands into Yarmouth as Honeycone closes
The Ice Cream Shoppe is already serving scoops off Route 1 after opening the doors of its fifth storefront in Yarmouth.
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Yarmouth elects 2 to school committee, approves education budget
Yarmouth voters elected Emily Bryson and Thomas McGintee to the Yarmouth School Committee.
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Maine schools warn families of ‘nihilistic violent extremist’ groups targeting kids online
Administrators are acting on information from the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency, which was alerted to the groups’ existence by the FBI about a week ago.
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Yarmouth honors late David Ray as a ‘selfless’ public servant at annual meeting
More than 140 Yarmouth residents gathered Tuesday to approve 27 articles and recognize Yarmouth’s 2025 Latchstring Award winner.
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Salsa Mexican Grill has opened in Yarmouth
In a location that was recently housed Dandy’s Handy Store and Thoroughfare, Salsa Mexican Grill offers house-made tortillas, salsas, slow-cooked meats and more.
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North Yarmouth Academy graduates reflect on passions, expanding comfort zones
On Sunday, 42 diplomas were given to North Yarmouth Academy’s class of 2025. Two standout graduates shared their experiences at the academy and what is next for them.
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Yarmouth backs statewide climate superfund
A climate superfund in Maine would make fossil fuel companies pay for impacts of climate change. The resolution was brought to the council by a Yarmouth High School student.
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Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with focus on sustainability
Organizers are looking to increase composting as the event marks its 60th anniversary.