I strongly support the reelection of David Craig to the Yarmouth Town Council in the June 11 election. I have lived in Yarmouth since 1997. Craig has been particularly invaluable as a town councilor. He possesses a rare combination of intelligence, courage and vision. In council sessions, he has proposed a number of creative solutions […]
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Northern Meetings: May 16-23
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/16 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Planning Board Hearing Town Hall Tue. 5/21 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 5/22 6 p.m. Select/School Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 5/20 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Freeport Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Public Safety Tue. 5/21 […]
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Letter: Rep. Moriarty supports Mitchell as his successor
I currently proudly serve as the state representative for Cumberland, Chebeague Island and Long Island, and with many mixed feelings have decided not to run for another term. The decision to step down was made all the more easy when I knew that an exceptionally qualified and motivated candidate was interested in running. Christina Mitchell […]
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Letter: Hall and Olivares have shared vision for excellence in Yarmouth schools
Please join me in supporting Kellie Hall and Sarah Olivares for the Yarmouth School Committee. Together, they have a shared vision for and commitment to equity and excellence in our schools. Hall and Olivares value a fact-based curriculum and strong STEM teaching. They trust educators to engage students, challenge perspectives and to equip Yarmouth’s young […]
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Letter: Cronan is committed to Falmouth schools
We are longtime residents of Falmouth who have been active in the Falmouth school system and whose four children attended the Falmouth schools K-12. Through this exposure, we have come to realize that the high quality of the Falmouth school system depends on consistent community engagement. We have known Bridget Libby Cronan for many years […]
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Letter: Zamer would bring personal, professional experience to Falmouth School Board
I write in support of Leslie Zamer’s candidacy for the Falmouth School Board. Please vote for her on June 11. Every community needs people who are willing to serve the public and we are fortunate that Zamer has personal and professional experience that will be an asset for serving our community. Zamer is an involved […]
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Letter: Speak up soon to oppose Falmouth housing project
On May 29, the Falmouth Town Council will decide whether to sell land to a developer or to delay and implement workforce housing for town employees. Supporting the building of $425,000, three-story, 1,000-square-foot townhomes does not support workforce housing – town employees cannot afford them. A group of Falmouth residents has been trying to persuade […]
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Letter: Reelect Abbott and Craig to Yarmouth Town Council
The Yarmouth Democratic Committee is pleased to endorse incumbents Heather Abbott and David Craig for Yarmouth Town Council. Over the past three years, councilors Abbott and Craig have championed initiatives that support Yarmouth’s natural environment, outstanding schools and affordable housing while being mindful of the social and economic challenges in the community. Under their leadership, […]
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Arts Calendar: May 10-17
Comedy Friday 5/10 Downeasta: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com TJ: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20-$30. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 5/11 Ben Bankas: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 5/12 “Listen, Good Fah You, Hun”: Mother’s Day comedy […]
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Community Calendar: May 10-17
Bulletin Board Friday 5/10 Spelling Bee: Hosted by Patten Free Library, participants 16 and up, 5:30 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. $25 advance, $30 at door, $5 students. $100 team registration. patten.lib.me.us/spelling-bee Flying Colors Benefit Art Auction: 7-10 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompson’s Point Road, Portland. 21-plus. $75-$300. […]