The department is now one of 22 in the state of Maine to receive the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program certificate.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 3-10
Chebeague Island Tue. 8/8 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Cumberland Wed. 8/9 4 p.m. Standing Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 8/3 5:30 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 8/7 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals Town Hall Tue. 8/8 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Community Center Wed. 8/9 6 p.m. Coastal Waters […]
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Man accused of killing his parents, 2 others in Bowdoin enters insanity plea
Joseph Eaton, who told a Press Herald reporter that he killed his parents and 2 other people in Bowdoin and shot 3 others on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth in April, was arraigned Friday afternoon on 4 counts of murder and 23 other charges.
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Acclaimed artist, muralist to take part in plein air festival in Yarmouth
Garin Baker will paint live at the wrap-up event at the Plein Air Art festival, which takes place Aug. 16-26.
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Letter: Residents should clear the sidewalks we already have
I just read the very nice article written by Abdi Nor Iftin concerning the need for more sidewalks (“To enjoy local beauty without cars, we need more sidewalks,” July 19). I totally agree with what was written, and even though that might be a gigantic cost for the towns, perhaps widening the roads and adding […]
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Northern Meetings: July 27-Aug. 3
Cumberland Wed. 8/2 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 8/2 7 p.m. Lands/Conservation Commission Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 8/1 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/2 8 a.m. Annual Work Plan Retreat Town Hall Thu. 8/3 5:30 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Tue. 8/1 6 p.m. Library Board […]
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People and Business: July 19
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted to senior vice president, chief marketing officer at Skowhegan Savings. He joined in 2020 as vice president, director of marketing to lead strategy and execution, and was previously the digital marketing manager for Camden National Bank. Michelle Clements, public relations and communications manager at the Portland Water District, […]
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School in Yarmouth takes a shot at owning an island
The Whilde School has applied to the federal government to take over ownership of Little Mark Island off Harpswell to enhance its hands-on learning curriculum.
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Opening ceremony Friday for Clam Festival
Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Board President Chrissy Mann will officially open the Yarmouth Clam Festival at 10 a.m. Friday on Memorial Green. Local Boy Scouts will raise the flag and the Downeasters Chorus will perform the national anthem. “I am excited and honored to be opening up another year of great fun, great food, great […]
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Regional crisis response team running short on volunteers
Local first responders and hospitals rely on the nonprofit organization to provide emergency support to people in the middle of an unexpected crisis.