The maker of GPS and navigation devices is quietly expanding at the former headquarters of mapmaker DeLorme, where Eartha keeps turning.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time for Yarmouth to move ahead with inclusionary zoning
A proposed ordinance requiring developers to allocate 10% of units as affordable would be predictable and flexible and would equalize opportunity for all residents.
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Posted inLocal & State
Yarmouth woman was 8 months pregnant when she learned her baby had a lethal disorder
After being told her son would die in the womb or shortly after birth, Dana Peirce had to fly to Colorado to get an abortion because it wasn’t allowed under Maine law. Her story inspired Gov. Mills’ bid to allow medically approved abortions throughout a pregnancy.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth fundraiser raises over $1,000 for heating assistance fund
A Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, Boast N Toast, raised $1,200 for Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors’ heating assistance fund. The funds were raised through ticket sales, donations and silent auction purchases. The fundraiser event in December was the first Boast N Toast held since 2019 because of the pandemic. Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors offers heating […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Affordable Housing Committee to hold listening session
The Yarmouth Affordable Housing Committee will hold a listening session next week on the proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The ordinance would tie creation of affordable homes to the construction of market-rate housing or commercial development, according to the committee. Erin Zwirko, Yarmouth’s director of planning and development, said the committee wants to make sure the […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 19-25
Cumberland Mon. 1/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 1/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/24 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 1/23 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Board Town Hall Mon. 1/23 7 p.m. Sewer District Trustees Zoom, Treatment Plant Wed. 1/25 6:30 p.m. Social […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say
High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 12-19
Chebeague Island Wed. 1/18 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 1/18 5:30 p.m. Prince Memorial Library Advisory Board Library Falmouth Thu. 1/12 8 a.m. Community Development Committee Town Hall Freeport Mon. 1/16 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Town Hall Tue. 1/17 6 p.m. Town Council Town Hall North Yarmouth Tue. 1/17 7 p.m. […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Caution, drivers: Portland-area study looks to pinpoint danger zones
Vision Zero is gathering public input to reduce traffic fatalities and serious crash injuries. So far, 18 communities are participating in the regional effort.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 5-12
Chebeague Island Thu. 1/5 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Hearing Town Hall Wed. 1/11 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 1/5 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Zoom Mon. 1/9 6 p.m. Town Council Council Chambers Falmouth Mon. 1/9 7 p.m. Special Town Council Zoom Tue. 1/10 6 p.m. Underwood Park Public Forum […]