Chebeague Island Thur. 6/9 7 p.m. Broadband Committee Sat. 6/11 9 a.m. Town Meeting Recreation Center Wed. 6/15 6 p.m. Select Board Thur. 6/16 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Town Office Cumberland Tues. 6/14 10:30 a.m. Communications Committee Wed. 6/15 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Town Hall Durham Thur. 6/9 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Eureka […]
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Feedback wanted on Yarmouth intersection proposals
The town of Yarmouth is seeking public feedback at about two proposed concepts for the reconfiguration of the Main Street/Railroad Square intersection. An online public meeting is being held on June 15 at 7 p.m. The Zoom meeting link and more information on the two concepts can be found at yarmouth.me.us/streetscape.
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Yarmouth seeking climate task force members
Yarmouth is looking for volunteers to serve on the Climate Action Task Force and help the town reach its goal of reducing municipal emissions to net zero by 2030. The task force will meet for one year before presenting a Climate Action Plan to the town council. Community members of all ages and backgrounds are […]
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Yarmouth Latchstring Award winner announced
An advocate for local seniors has been named Yarmouth’s 2022 Latchstring Award recipient. Leigh Kirchner was recognized in part for her advocacy work on behalf of older residents, including with Yarmouth’s senior tax assistance program and the town’s involvement with the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, according to Councilor David Craig. Kirchner has also been […]
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Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.
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Yarmouth teen activist wins a Brookie for climate work
Anna Siegel, recognized for her leadership roles in statewide youth groups, spearheaded successful passage of a bill in the Legislature for the state to divest of its assets in the fossil fuel industry.
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Yarmouth hires new high school principal
A former Maine Principal of the Year has been selected as the new principal for Yarmouth High School. Patrick Hartnett, who will begin work July 1, said his focus as principal will be “developing collaborative professional relationships within the school, district and community.” One of the school’s core values that most resonates with him is […]
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Northern Meetings: June 2-9
Chebeague Island Tues. 6/7 6 p.m. School Committee Cumberland Mon. 6/6 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 6/6 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Durham Tues. 6/7 6 p.m. Select Board and Town Manager Interview Committee Town Office Wed. 6/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Thur. 6/9 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission Eureka Center Falmouth Tues. […]
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Yarmouth budget up for vote at June 7 Town Meeting
Yarmouth residents will vote on municipal and school budgets at Town Meeting at 7 p.m. June 7 at Yarmouth High School’s performing arts center, 286 West Elm St. Yarmouth’s new town and school spending plan is about $51.1 million, a $4.2 million increase over this fiscal year’s budget. If the budget is approved, the property […]
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Yarmouth’s COVID-19 task force wins state award
The Yarmouth Community Coronavirus Task Force is the winner of this year’s Public Health Program of Excellence Award from the Maine Public Health Association. Since March 2020, the task force has hosted drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Yarmouth Public Works and provided information on testing and vaccinations to community members via its website at bewellyarmouth.org. From […]