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Turkey fryer nearly causes house fire in Yarmouth

by Megan Gray November 26, 2020November 27, 2020

The fire department says the actions of the homeowner to extinguish the flames ‘averted a much more serious incident.’

Letter: Trump, GOP damaging our democracy

November 26, 2020November 20, 2020

It’s unfortunate – no, downright disgusting – that on Veterans Day 2020 we have a president and members of the Republican Party who are trying to disrupt the lawful seating of a duly elected president. The veterans whom we honor, including my grandfather, father, aunts and uncles who fought for the freedom to vote and […]

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Yarmouth project seeks wishes for a brighter year ahead

November 23, 2020

YARMOUTH — Local nonprofit Artascope is partnering with Gorham Savings Bank to create 200 free ornament-making kits for the community with hopes of decorating at least one large holiday tree in Bickford Pavilion. Each 3-D ornament will contain the creator’s wish for the upcoming year. Kits are available for pick up at the Bickford Pavilion […]

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Northern Meetings: Nov. 26-Dec. 3

November 20, 2020

Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 12/1 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 12/2 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Wed. 12/2 7:30 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Falmouth Town Council meetings are on Falmouth Community TV Channel 1301 or the online stream. See falmouthme.org for Zoom […]

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Army Corps plan for Royal River could include dam removal

by Brielle Hardy November 19, 2020November 20, 2020

The town of Yarmouth is considering a plan to restore fish passage.

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Yarmouth superintendent named Maine’s top educator of the year

by Brielle Hardy November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

After serving seven years as Yarmouth Superintendent of Schools, and over 30 years in Maine public education, Andrew Dolloff receives Maine’s Superintendent of the Year award.

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Northern Meetings: Nov. 19-26

November 16, 2020

Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 11/19 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 11/23 7 p.m. Town Council Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Thur. 11/19 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission Thur. 11/19 6:30 […]

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Letter: Police need to address racial slur in Yarmouth

November 16, 2020

We are members of the Black Student Alliance at Yarmouth High School. Our goal is to bring awareness to topics that African Americans and Black people face by having safe discussions about ways to eliminate racism, prejudice, inequality, discrimination and more. We represent and amplify our Black students’ voices and concerns on topics, especially those […]

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