The Town Council will outline plans for at least 225 new residential units next week.
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High-speed internet initiative kicks off with workshops
With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.
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Maple producers have plenty of sweetness on tap this weekend
Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.
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Greely team state champs with PFAS project
Five high school students are developing a filtration system for the forever chemicals and hope to advance to the national finals in a Samsung science competition.
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Yarmouth encourages resident participation in Comprehensive Plan update
Yarmouth has begun to update its Comprehensive Plan and is encouraging residents to get involved in the process over the next 18 months. The Comprehensive Plan guides the Planning Board and Town Council in decision-making that reflects a shared vision of the community’s future. It will be developed by the town Planning Department, with North […]
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Yarmouth Latchstring Park Task Force reaches fundraising goal with grant
Yarmouth’s Latchstring Park Task Force has reached its $350,000 fundraising goal with a $40,000 grant from T-Mobile. Task force Chairwoman Susan Prescott accepted the grant at a ceremony Friday at the part at the corner of West Maine and West Elm streets. The Latchstring Park Task Force has been working since 2018 to raise money […]
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Motivational speaker visits Falmouth Middle School
Bestselling author Alvin Law, who was born with no arms, urged students at Falmouth Middle School to leave the world better than they found it during a visit to the school earlier this month. Law spoke to about 450 students about how to be a successful, compassionate, positive and engaged human being, told stories and […]
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Community Calendar: March 24-31
Books/Authors Thursday 3/30 Jule Selbo author talk: Author of “9 Days,” second book of Dee Rommel mystery series set in Portland. 6 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. southportlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
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Arts Calendar: March 24-31
Comedy Friday 3/24 Rufat Agayev: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. facebook.com/mainehouseofcomedy Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian MacDonald. Weekly rotating lineup. $10 online or in person. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 3/26 “A Walk in the Woods”: 10 a.m. to […]