The project will get by underway with tree clearing and pipe laying along Middle Road, starting at Lunt Road and extending to the Falmouth Spur overpass.
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Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.
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Cumberland teacher, students reach around globe to build library
With a lot of help from SAD 51 students, teacher John Marlowe raises money with the goal of fostering a love of literacy in a West African village.
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Yarmouth teen activist wins a Brookie for climate work
Anna Siegel, recognized for her leadership roles in statewide youth groups, spearheaded successful passage of a bill in the Legislature for the state to divest of its assets in the fossil fuel industry.
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Mackworth Island study to be released next month
Public input will be sought at a June 29 meeting on the assessment results, which will include scenarios for future use.
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In North Yarmouth, Old Town House becoming new again
For the first time in its 169-year history, North Yarmouth’s Old Town House has indoor plumbing. An indoor bathroom will soon be built, but as a historical item itself, the building’s old outhouse has been safely stored away. The plumbing installation was part of North Yarmouth Historical’s restoration of the Old Town House, which was […]
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Access loop, walkway proposed for Chebeague’s Stone Pier
The town is mapping out preliminary design and safety improvements for the busy pier.
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Yarmouth’s COVID-19 task force wins state award
The Yarmouth Community Coronavirus Task Force is the winner of this year’s Public Health Program of Excellence Award from the Maine Public Health Association. Since March 2020, the task force has hosted drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Yarmouth Public Works and provided information on testing and vaccinations to community members via its website at bewellyarmouth.org. From […]
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Yarmouth library to examine its sustainability practices
A consultant and a residents’ group will explore how the library can be more environmentally friendly.
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Cumberland considers housing crunch task force
The proposal is in response to the tight housing market that is precluding families and asylees from moving to town and seniors from aging in place, the Town Council chairperson says.