I hope my fellow Yarmouth neighbors make a place for Chris Kamm on the Town Council. Chris is an active member of our community, continually pitching in to volunteer for a myriad of youth programs in town. He is an energetic, engaging guy who never takes himself too seriously, but always takes his work very […]
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Letter: Yarmouth Democratic Committee announces endorsements
Elect Heather Abbott and David Craig to the Yarmouth Town Council. Local elections matter. Local leaders make crucial decisions that affect you, your family, your friends and your neighbors. The outcome of the Yarmouth town election on June 8 will decide how our community grows and develops. Your vote will make a difference in the […]
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Pandemic doesn’t stop first album release for local musician
Tim Winchester’s new album ‘Into the Open’ was recorded and mixed at Acadia Recording Company in Portland.
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Yarmouth opens new $8.5 million public safety building
The new headquarters will help Fire-Rescue units get to emergencies quicker as calls for service have increased in recent years.
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Northern Meetings: May 20-27
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 5/20 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 5/20 7 p.m. SAD 51 School Board Meet the Candidates Mon. 5/24 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Wed. 5/26 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Committee Climate Action Subcommittee Thur. 5/27 […]
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Letter: Elect David Craig to Yarmouth Town Council
I’m supporting David Craig for Town Council in Yarmouth because he has shown great leadership on issues important to me and other seniors. David has always been very supportive of our efforts to make Yarmouth a more age-friendly community. He was instrumental in bringing the STAY (Senior Tax Assistance Yarmouth) program to town and supported […]
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Northern: Spring sports and weather heating up, stretch run begins
Highlights galore in a busy week
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Letter: Yarmouth’s zoning ordinance must be revised
Yarmouth’s zoning ordinance has not been updated in over 20 years. In the absence of uniform policy, contract zones (CZAs) are being used to rezone existing properties while owners “agree to the imposition of certain conditions or restrictions not generally imposed on other similarly zoned properties” (Chapter 701). This mechanism allows for property owners to […]
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Jean Pilk, 96, renowned portrait artist from Cape Elizabeth
A diminutive woman who had a huge presence, Pilk was best-known for her portraits of government officials, including Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Colin Powell.
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Yarmouth’s Latchstring Park revamp moves forward
The Yarmouth Village Improvement Society has pledged $100,000 toward the $350,000 project and a fundraiser has been launched to raise the rest of the money.