Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 12/17 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Thur. 12/17 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Thur. 12/17 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission Mon. 12/21 6 p.m. Capital Improvement Policy Committee Tues. 12/22 […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Forum: Time for Yarmouth council to remove local dams
Did you know that there are two dams on the Royal River in Yarmouth within a mile of the head of tide that block fish passage to the entire 141-square mile watershed? Both dams were purchased by the town of Yarmouth in the 1970s for a dollar each. The Bridge Street dam stopped producing power […]
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Habitat for Humanity looks to build off outgoing leader’s success
Godfrey Wood is stepping down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland after close to eight years in the position.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Guest Column: Restricting legal immigrants from becoming citizens
The U.S. government has a new requirement for immigrants seeking to become citizens. This new addition started Dec. 1 and it may be a way to make is harder for legal immigrants to become naturalized citizens. The applicant must answer 12 out of 20 items, which is a passing score of 60%. The previous policy […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Royal River Community Players presents 1940s-style broadcast of ‘A Christmas Carol’
The production is the third and last in a year of virtual programming by the Yarmouth theater group.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth considers 20% increase in sewer fees
The Town Council is set to vote on Dec. 17
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Dec. 10-17
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 12/10 5 p.m. Coastal Water Commission Meeting/Public Hearing Fri. 12/11 9:30 a.m. Cemetery Committee Mon. 12/14 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Meeting/Public Hearing Tues. 12/15 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 12/16 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 12/10 5 […]
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Merrill Memorial Library limits services to curbside only
YARMOUTH — Merrill Memorial Library announced it is reverting to curbside services only due to “rising safety concerns” regarding COVID-19, according to a prepared release. Services will be limited to curbside at 215 Main St. until further notice during the following days and times: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Dec. 3-10
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 12/3 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Thur. 12/10 5 p.m. Coastal Water Commission Meeting/Public Hearing Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Tues. 12/8 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen Falmouth Town Council meetings are on Falmouth […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
New lane added for bikes, pedestrians in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Lanes built to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians were recently added to both sides of Bates Street in an attempt to slow traffic and make motorists more aware of sharing the road. The striping borders off approximately 5 feet of roadway from the edge of the paved street. The designated lane was made possible […]