YARMOUTH — The Town Council is expected to confirm Lt. Daniel Gallant as the town’s new police chief at its meeting next week. Gallant will replace Chief Mike Morrill, who is retiring as of June 14. Town Manager Nat Tupper said Gallant was the top choice for the post and he has earned the right to […]
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Yarmouth music center celebrates 15 years
YARMOUTH — The 317 Main Community Music Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special event at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9. The Greatest Hits Party, which includes live performances, a community sing-along and a live auction, will be held at the Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., in downtown Portland. Tickets are […]
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Cumberland-North Yarmouth board adopts $38.4M school budget
CUMBERLAND — The School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors on Monday unanimously adopted a $38.4 million budget for fiscal year 2020. The spending plan, up 2.84%, would have no impact on Cumberland and North Yarmouth tax rates. It now goes to two public votes: a district budget meeting Thursday, May 23, and a budget […]
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SAD 51 election in Cumberland draws incumbent, councilor, newcomer
CUMBERLAND — With two Cumberland seats up for grabs on the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors, incumbent Mike Brown faces a challenge from Peter Bingham, who is stepping down from the Town Council, and political newcomer Jennifer Stewart. Brown, appointed to the School Board in 2015 to fill a vacant seat, was elected […]
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Yarmouth plant sale benefits Alzheimer's Association
YARMOUTH — Bay Square at Yarmouth, an assisted living community, will hold its annual plant and bake sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and the Benchmark One Co. Fund. Plants are donated by Estabrook’s nursery.
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Falmouth Rotary to recycle electronics
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Rotary Club will hold an electronics recycling day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, in the parking lot at Walmart on U.S. Route 1. The event is free and open to the public, although cash donations will be accepted. The club is accepting household electronics including computer monitors, cords, printers, scanners, […]
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Yarmouth chamber accepting questions for May 28 candidates night
YARMOUTH — The Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Candidates Night event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Log Cabin, 196 Main St. The chamber is now accepting questions in advance from interested members of the public, who can email [email protected]. There are four candidates running for two seats on the Town […]
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Falmouth library takes annual fundraising auction online
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Memorial Library has taken its annual silent auction fundraiser online. The format was changed due to limited space in the library’s temporary location at the Mason-Motz Activity Center. This year, Beauty and the Books is being featured at www.32Auctions.com until May 29. Going online will also allow Beauty and the Books to reach […]
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: May 2
No arrests or criminal summonses were reported between April 23-29.
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Freeport arts group finds home in historic church
FREEPORT — Arts, culture and religion will soon share space on Main Street. The Town Council on April 23 unanimously appropriated $133,000 in tax increment financing funds to the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport to help the nonprofit renovate and lease First Parish Church at 40 Main St. for an arts and cultural center. “We are […]