Four candidates are on the June 13 ballot for two seats on the board.
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Yarmouth data to be shared at workshop
Yarmouth officials will discuss highlights of the data collected so far as part the Comprehensive Plan update process at a public workshop June 12. Information on housing, demographics, transportation, public facilities, natural resources and more will shared. The public will be invited to provide feedback. In-person attendance is encouraged, but the event also will be […]
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Letter: Proud to have served on Yarmouth School Committee
I want to thank the residents for trusting me to serve on the Yarmouth School Committee. While the last three years were not the easiest (a mild understatement), it has been a genuine privilege to serve. I am especially grateful to have served with a total of eight members of this community who, despite real […]
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Letter: Parenteau has expertise for North Yarmouth Budget Committee
Rich Parenteau is the talent we need on the budget committee. As a long-time resident who raised children in North Yarmouth, Parenteau cares deeply for the town. Parenteau is a Certified Financial Planner and worked in the financial industry for over 35 years, holding leadership positions managing accounting staffs as a Plant and Corporate Controller. Many […]
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Letter: Whitmarsh most qualified candidate for North Yarmouth
Paul Whitmarsh is clearly the most qualified candidate for a seat on the North Yarmouth Select Board. He is an effective and involved chairperson on the planning board. We have financial challenges in our community and he has experience in managing multimillion dollar budgets. He supports a town budget that looks ahead 10 years to […]
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Northern Meetings: June 1-8
Chebeague Island Wed. 6/7 5 p.m. Select Board Zoom, Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 6/7 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 6/7 7 p.m. Lands/Conservation Commission Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 6/5 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 6/6 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 6/7 7 p.m. Comprehensive Planning Workshop Elementary […]
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Community Calendar: June 2-9
Books/Authors Saturday 6/3 Patrick Asare author talk: “The Boy from Boadua,” 5:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Tuesday 6/6 Bill Eville author talk: “Washed Ashore,” 6 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Informal […]
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Letter: Former superintendent backs Larson, Martin for Falmouth School Board
When I learned that two women I know well are running for the Falmouth School Board, I decided to weigh in. Analiese Larson was chairperson of the board during my tenure in Falmouth as superintendent and I came to greatly admire and appreciate her leadership qualities. She brought professionalism, positive energy, savvy interpersonal skills, and […]
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Letter: Larson would return balance to Falmouth School Board
The Falmouth school system is a community cornerstone whose role and value enriches my hometown. Oversight of that system is rooted in taking a balanced approach which serves both the students and the broader needs of Falmouth. Having had the privilege of serving on the School Board, I know firsthand the requirements to effectively be […]
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Letter: Vote Larson and Martin for responsible Falmouth School Board
I attended the May 15 Falmouth School Board meeting. Board members and administrators joked about financial literacy. I did not find it funny. One task of a school board is to adopt an annual budget. This year, our School Board appeared to rubber-stamp a central office-favoring budget. Then, the board haggled with our highly skilled […]