Ruby Anderson, 9, will represent Maine at this year’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C.
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Cumberland council to vote on $5M facilities bond
The Town Council is due July 8 to decide whether to borrow $5 million for several facilities improvements.
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North Yarmouth woman launches ‘retirement home’ for dogs
Laurie Dorr hopes to provide a home for as many as 15 dogs.
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Yarmouth production company wins SBA exporter award
YARMOUTH — A local production company’s impact on the worldwide television market has earned it recognition as Maine’s Small Business Exporter of the Year. Jynx Productions, based on Lafayette Street, was founded in 2005 by Kathleen O’Heron and Johannes Wiebus, who came to smalltown Maine to escape the rat race and find a wholesome place to […]
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Yarmouth family hopes for help from bone marrow drive
YARMOUTH — Two brothers diagnosed with a fatal genetic disorder hope a bone marrow drive may save their lives, or the lives of others. Brad and Garrett Martin both have dyskeratosis congenita, or DC, a rare disorder that disrupts the ability of bone marrow to produce new blood cells. Their family is hosting a bone marrow […]
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Falmouth council promises communication, weighs compensation
FALMOUTH — Town councilors elected Councilor Amy Kuhn chairwoman Monday and made a commitment to be more transparent and communicative with the public. Councilor Ted Asherman was elected vice chairman. Both votes were unanimous. Councilors also discussed a proposal to increase the rate at which members of the council are compensated, and approved a food service […]
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Yarmouth offers recycling-only access to transfer station
YARMOUTH — After closing two satellite sites used just for recycling, the Town Council is now offering an alternative. Like many local communities, Yarmouth is struggling with contamination issues in its recycling loads, which is costing the town money. On May 1 the town closed the two satellite locations on Route 88 and on Route 1. […]
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Cumberland to move compost, brush, sand, salt operations
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday unanimously approved moving the town’s compost and brush operations, and its sand and salt sheds. Long located at the Public Works garage on Drowne Road, the uses have drawn complaints from residents of the neighboring Village Green development. The compost and brush pad will be moved to a […]
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Falmouth students cook up much-needed service project
FALMOUTH — Something as simple as having a pot to cook with can make a big difference for some families. But demand for items like pots and pans is now exceeding the donations received by St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland. So students in the Community Service Club at Falmouth Middle School […]
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Falmouth water main to be replaced
FALMOUTH — The Portland Water District is replacing a water main on Woods Road through mid-September. Construction will begin at the new roundabout at Woods and Middle roads and proceed west toward the Public Works and Public Safety facilities. Construction work hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m., so commuters may want to seek an alternate route. […]