The Freeport and Yarmouth theater programs were regional winners in the Maine Drama Festival and individual students were also recognized from the three high schools.
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Russian singer hopes to promote peace through performance in Yarmouth
Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there.
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Falmouth tax deal to bring in $21.5 million over 30 years
The Route 100-area tax district consists of 45 acres and includes two housing developments, a restaurant and office buildings.
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Waynflete’s science olympians hope to extend dynasty
Two teams of 15 Waynflete students will compete next month in the Maine State Science Olympiad, which Waynflete has won seven times out of the past eight competitions.
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Cumberland giving away dog leashes
Free leashes are available for dog walkers in Cumberland following the passage of a local ordinance that requires all dog walkers to have a leash for each dog under their command. Leashes can be found at kiosks in Town Hall, the police department and at Twin Brook Recreation Area.
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Falmouth hires McNulty as permanent superintendent
Gretchen McNulty took over for in July for former Superintendent Geoff Bruno.
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Yarmouth’s Ryan Gleason named state principal of the year
The Yarmouth Elementary School was been a “beacon of strength” in navigating pandemic requirements and complications, according to his nominator.
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Voters approve building cap for North Yarmouth village
An annual 15-permit building cap is now in effect for North Yarmouth’s Village Center and Village Residential zones. A citizen referendum to limit permits passed at the polls 791 to 533 March 15, with just over 15% of voters turning out. Effect immediately, no single applicant or developer can apply for more than six new […]
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Greater Portland Metro replacing Breez fleet with greener buses
The four new buses also will be larger and last longer.
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No. Yarmouth budget proposal includes raises, Wescustogo programmer
The property tax rate would increase 30 cents, adding $150 to the bill for the owner of a $500,000 home.