YARMOUTH — Canadian Richard Schmaltz helped Safe Passage founder Hanley Denning paint the first classrooms for her program in Guatemala. Now, years later, he has been named executive director of the organization. Schmaltz will replace Barbara Nijhuis, who stepped down last August. Treasurer John Gundersdorf has been acting as interim executive director since September. Gundersdorf […]

YARMOUTH — While the Yarmouth Energy Savers have reduced town energy costs and use in the past three years, a recent partnership with Maine Green Energy Alliance and the potential hiring of an energy coordinator are expected to boost productivity even more. At a recent meeting, Chairwoman Marge Titcomb said the group teamed up with […]

FALMOUTH — Walmart’s expansion into the Regal Cinemas space on Route 1 is looking like a sure thing after the Town Council reached consensus Monday that it will not oppose the plan. “I would like to give a green light to Walmart so they can move forward,” Council Chairman Tony Payne said. “It’s important that […]

PORTLAND — The operators of the Amtrak Downeaster will meet with the city’s Transportation Committee next week to discuss a variety of initiatives, including a new passenger rail station on Commercial Street. Along with state plans to improve the International Marine Terminal, the project would bring new vitality to the city’s western waterfront. Patricia Quinn, […]