CUMBERLAND — After approval at a May 23 district budget meeting, next year’s School Administrative District 51 budget heads to a final decision by Cumberland and North Yarmouth voters on June 11. Last week’s meeting, held at the new Greely Center for the Arts, drew 70 voters and lasted only 42 minutes, Superintendent Jeff Porter […]
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Cooking at the Cove: It’s a trio: Salmon, asparagus and rhubarb
Asparagus and rhubarb are popping up all over. I had never thought of bringing them together before, but one night when I was in a hurry, I decided to put these in the oven together and came up with this combination. After all, there’s nothing much easier than a sheet pan meal. Adding balsamic vinegar, […]
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Coastal History: JFK's death an event a generation won't forget
“Where were you?” is a common conversation starter in our culture. For my generation it was the space shuttle Challenger explosion (I was home. It was the only shuttle launch I ever watched on TV.) Next was 9/11 (I was climbing Mt. Katahdin and missed the whole thing.) For my parent’s generation it was the […]
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Sande's Picks: Where to find award-winning wine lists
Wine Spectator, a noted magazine for wine enthusiasts, selects restaurants from around the country and the world to be recognized for their passion and well-chosen wine offerings. Awards from the Wine Spectator show that a restaurant has made selections that are balanced and matched to the menu in both theme and price. These lists emphasize […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: May 30
Arrests 5/23 at 11:46 a.m. Dylan Libby, 27, of North Road, North Yarmouth, was arrested on a probation hold by Officer Michael Hulit in Portland. Fire calls 5/24 at 12:56 p.m. Power line down at Gray and Mill roads. 5/24 at 2:34 p.m. Power line down on Christopher Road. 5/25 at 1:52 p.m. Motor vehicle […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: May 30
Arrests No arrests were reported from May 17-24. Summonses 5/10 at 7:20 p.m. Addam D. Moffett, 41, of Richmond Road, Monmouth, was issued a summons on Gray Road by Officer Robert Ryder on a charge of operating without a license. 5/18 at 4:08 a.m. Paul P. Lewis, Jr., 32, of Riverside Drive, Auburn, was issued […]
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Class of 2019: Yarmouth grad casts his net on the ocean
YARMOUTH — At age 8 Tom Gentilini had his own lawn mowing business. Today he’s a deck hand on a fishing trawler. Gentilini will graduate from Yarmouth High School on June 9, and unlike many of his classmates, he’ll head straight to work instead of attending college or going into the military. He comes by his […]
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Falmouth residents to vote on $36.7M school budget
FALMOUTH — Voters are being asked to approve a nearly $36.7 million school budget in a June 11 referendum. If passed, residents would see a 52-cent increase in the tax rate per $1,000 of valuation when combined with municipal spending. Voting will take place 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Falmouth High School on June 11. Absentee voting […]
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Yarmouth election attracts 4 candidates for Town Council
YARMOUTH — There are four candidates running for two seats on the Town Council in June. Council Chairman Robert Waeldner is the only incumbent in the race, although Randall Bates has also served on the council before. The other two candidates are political newcomers Peter Fromuth and Chris Tanguay. The polls will be open 6 a.m.-8 […]
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Class of 2019: Greely senior’s business supports animals in need
CUMBERLAND — Julia Curran has weaved a hobby into a business and fundraiser, and turned shyness into confidence. The Cumberland teenager – who will graduate with her class in the school gym at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2 – discovered her interest among the leftover beads in the studio of her mother, a catalogue designer for […]