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Recycle masks, sneakers, lamps and coats Feb. 25 in Cumberland

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Used paper face masks, such as surgical masks and N95 masks, sneakers of all sizes, working lamps and winter coasts will be accepted Feb. 25 at Tuttle Road Community Church’s Recycle Saturday event. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 52 Tuttle Road in Cumberland. Lamps will be donated to […]

Modular classrooms at center of SAD 51 five-year facilities plan

by Sydney Richelieu February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board has approved a rearrangement of modular classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson school and the addition of more of the units at the middle school.

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Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award

February 21, 2023

David Ertz of Yarmouth is the winner of an eco-Excellence Award from Ecomaine for his work in sustainability as part of Yarmouth’s Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The Yarmouth committee was formed in 2018 to facilitate and carry out renewable energy and sustainability programs as well as to collaborate with other towns and make […]

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Yarmouth families step up to support beloved crossing guard

by Sydney Richelieu February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Ruth Thurston-Coffey, who is having heart surgery this week, said she is “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support.

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Dog retirement home broadening its reach to help with others’ vet bills

by Mikayla Patel February 21, 2023February 26, 2023

Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down.

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People and Business: Feb. 15

February 15, 2023February 13, 2023

Hires, promotions, appointments Alf Anderson has been appointed as the associate state director for advocacy and outreach at the AARP Maine state office in Portland. He previously served as director of membership and marketing from 2015 to 2019, as well as executive director of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2022. Dana […]

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Northern Meetings: Feb. 16-23

February 15, 2023February 10, 2023

Chebeague Island Wed. 2/22 6 p.m. Select Board Budget Workshop Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 2/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 2/21 5:30 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Zoom, Council Chambers Freeport Mon. 2/20 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Town Hall Tue. 2/21 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Community Center Wed. 2/22 6:30 p.m. […]