Following cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Maine libraries consider impacts while celebrating National Library Week.
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Road work begins in Yarmouth
The Maine Department of Transportation is starting work on routes 1, 88 and 115 next Tuesday. The project is expected to cause detours and be completed in July.
Proposed Yarmouth budgets increase slightly as costs rise
The proposed school budget will increase 7.56% and the municipal budget will increase either 4.6% or 6.3%.
Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
Yarmouth solar project hits zoning hurdle
The widely contested 0 Layfette St. solar proposal near the Holy Cross Cemetery cannot proceed unless the zoning is amended to allow commercial solar use.
Yarmouth Farmers Market returns with new location and leadership
After the market’s sudden cancellation in February, a Yarmouth resident has found a way for it to have at least another season.
Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 27-April 3
Municipal meetings in Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 20-27
Municipal meetings in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
Freeport residents unite to tackle climate change
On March 12, Freeport residents gathered to discuss the political landscape and climate action at individual, local, state and federal levels.
Towns see ‘dangerously low’ numbers of volunteer firefighters and must collaborate
The decrease in volunteers has prompted fire departments to hire more full-time staff and work across towns.