A six-month ban on new licensing will give the town a chance to figure out the extent of the caregiver business in town and consider changes to ordinances.
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Yarmouth on board with 26-mile rail trail
Falmouth, North Yarmouth, Freeport and Cumberland are set to vote soon on whether to lend their support to the study of a pedestrian-bike pathway from Portland to Auburn.
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Freeport Community Services goes in-house for new director
Sarah Lundin, who has been with the organization for the past six years, has been selected to lead FCS.
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Tri for a Cure hosts part-virtual fundraising event in South Portland
The annual fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation had to go virtual due to the pandemic last year, but this time around there will be one component, a 5K road race, that participants may do in person if they wish on July 18.
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Free school meals in Maine will end stigma, advocates say
Anna Korsen said the new state initiative, just the second in the nation, “has the potential to be the most important piece of child hunger policy” in the state.
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Proposed rules would protect historic structures in Yarmouth
One town councilor cited the housing crunch in his dissent.
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Yarmouth ordinance would keep canines on a short leash in Royal River Park
If the measure gains town council approval, dogs would not allowed to roam free at any time in the park.
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Yarmouth solar farm would power about 200 homes, save homeowners up to 20% on electric bills
The solar array would be located on a former hazardous waste site on Sligo Road.
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Mast Landing to open Freeport tasting room Monday
Chef Christian Noe, “Nighthawk,” will serve brewery customers from a food truck before also offering service inside the establishment at Freeport Crossing.
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Cumberland County students sweep Maine App Challenge
Computer application designers from Deering, Cape Elizabeth and Yarmouth high schools take the top three prizes and win scholarships.