AUGUSTA — The Maine Democratic Party will hold its biennial caucuses across the state on Saturday, March 8, when delegates will be elected to the State Convention, scheduled for May. Caucuses are also an opportunity to rally support for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot, meet others who are politically active, and help build […]
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Yarmouth nonprofit offers program on positive aging
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is offering a free workshop entitled “Stay Positive as You Age” at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at the First Parish Church, 116 Main St. Join licensed social worker Ingrid Plunkett as she shares tips on building resiliency and overall mental well-being. The event begins with a light lunch […]
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Letter: Balentine’s hindsight is not 20-20
This in response to whatever you would call Mr. Balentine’s latest opinion piece, “Rush to judgment reveals society’s sad state,” (Feb. 12). While reading it I had to laugh out loud. Mr. Balentine is either very ignorant of facts or very naïve. Point 1: Mr. Reagan did not win the Cold War by himself. There […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Proposed Yarmouth school budget up $3.2 million
The total expenditure is nearly $29.9 million. A public hearing is scheduled for April 2.
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Yarmouth considering a point system for shellfish licenses
Those who earn the most points for conservation projects would go to the head of the line for available commercial licenses.
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Maine Voices: Disrupting the ‘slaughter, mourn, repeat’ cycle of America’s infinite gun loop
Let’s meet Mainer to Mainer and discuss how to move ahead on state firearm restrictions that would reduce the danger to our kids.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth committee recommends purchase of ‘remote’ solar energy
The move would mean less risk to the town and more cost savings.
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 13-20
Chebeague Island Mon. 2/17 6:30 p.m. Planning Board CIS Cumberland Tues. 2/18 5 p.m. Budget Workshop TH Tues. 2/18 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 2/19 6 p.m. Public Works Garage Meeting TH Freeport Thur. 2/13 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Commission TH Wed. 2/19 6 p.m. Project Review Board TH Wed. 2/19 7 p.m. Sewer District […]
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Yarmouth accepting applications for senior tax program
YARMOUTH — The town is now accepting applications for its senior tax assistance program. Residents may be eligible for a break on their property taxes if they are at least 67 as of April 30, they’ve been a Yarmouth resident for at least 10 years and the combined household income does not exceed $83,700. Those […]
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Absentee ballots available in Yarmouth for presidential primary
YARMOUTH — Absentee voting is also now available for the presidential primary and special state referendum, which will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the AMVETS Hall, 148 North Road. Residents can register to vote or register with a party the day of the primary. Contact the Town Clerk’s […]