YARMOUTH — The U.S. Department of Education has named public high schools in Yarmouth and Cape Elizabeth as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups, according to an Education Department press release. “The National Blue Ribbon Schools […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 3
Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 23-29. Summonses 9/24 at 9:12 a.m. A 17-year-old was issued a summons on West Elm Street by Officer Michael Peacock on a charge of passing a stopped school bus. 9/26 at 11:30 a.m. Three 16-year-olds were summonsed on West Elm Street by Officer Graham Hults on charges of […]
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Task force presenting ‘long overdue’ Yarmouth open space plan
The proposal will be presented to residents at a Sept. 30 forum at Town Hall and come before the Town Council for review later this fall.
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 26-Oct. 4
Durham Thur. 9/26 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission TO Mon. 9/30 6 p.m. Board of Appeals TO Falmouth Tues. 10/1 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Thur. 10/3 5:30 p.m. Recycling & Energy Advisory Committee TH Mon. 9/30 6 p.m. Board of Appeals Freeport Tues. 10/1 7:30 a.m. Complete Streets Committee TH Tues. 10/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council […]
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Tickets now on sale for Blue Jean Ball in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Education Foundation is getting set to hold its largest fundraising event of the year. The hugely popular annual Blue Jean Ball will be held 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the AMVETS hall on North Road. Tickets are $50 per person and the events sell out quickly; see yarmoutheducationfoundation.org. The Blue […]
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Yarmouth receives historic preservation grant
YARMOUTH — The town has received a $12,000 grant from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to recognize, preserve and enhance local historic resources. The grant will help shape a preservation ordinance designed to protect historic buildings, specifically in the Yarmouth village area. Yarmouth will also hire a consultant to help draft the new ordinance. This […]
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Greater Portland School Notebook: Sept. 25
Young Yarmouth athletes help neighbors in need The Yarmouth Colts U14 Soccer Team donated $3,000 to Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors through funds raised from the sale of holiday wreaths and concessions during the U13 season. The team, which won the Soccer Maine Champions Cup for their age group in 2018, used some of the […]
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Diocese offers annual blessing of the animals
PORTLAND — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is offering its annual blessing of the animals at several local churches. The event is held to honor St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is Oct. 4, while also recognizing the important place that pets hold in people’s hearts. While all pets are welcome to attend […]
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Yarmouth History Center hosts documentary screening
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Historical Society and the Royal River Conservation Trust will present a screening of the documentary “Valley Uprising” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St. The movie, which is free and open to the public, tracks three generations of extreme rock climbers in […]
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Yarmouth Chamber seeks nominees for Spirit of Excellence award
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Spirit of Excellence award. The award is designed to recognize employees of area businesses and nonprofits for making a difference to their company’s success. An awards ceremony and reception, co-hosted by the Yarmouth Rotary, will be held 5-8 p.m. Oct. 9 at […]