The Maine Department of Transportation and the town held a neighborhood meeting on Monday to discuss the possible addition.
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Red Cross blood drives coming up in Freeport, Yarmouth
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Freeport and Yarmouth this month. The drives are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St., Freeport, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. […]
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North Yarmouth’s Old Town House nearly like new again
Some work remains to be done, but residents got a first look at the refurbished historic building last week.
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Nonprofits receive over $500,000 from Yarmouth Clam Festival
The 56th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival last month generated more than half a million dollars for local nonprofits through food sales and parking fees, according to the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. An estimated 150,000 people attended the festival. Clam Festival proceeds are generated through local non-profits like sports teams, places of worship, the Scouts, and […]
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 10-17
Chebeague Island Tue. 8/15 1 p.m. Aquaculture Hearing Town Hall Wed. 8/16 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Thu. 8/17 5:30 p.m. Adjustments/Appeals Hearing Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 8/14 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 8/15 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 8/14 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. […]
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Greely pianist to perform in benefit concert in Yarmouth
Pianist Charlie Moore, a student at Greely High School, will perform Tuesday, Aug. 15, in a concert to benefit Studio B in Yarmouth. Joined by Studio B guitar teacher Nick Prato, Moore will play original music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 81 Bridge St. in Yarmouth. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 4-11
Comedy Friday 8/4 Joe Pera: 10:30 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $29.50-$35. 18-plus. auramaine.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Friday, 8/4 “Us and ME”: Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Kenise Barnes Fine Art, 43 York St., Portland. Exhibiting 10 a.m. […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 4-11
Books/Authors Friday 8/4 Matt Cost book release: “Mainely Wicked,” 5 p.m., Mere Creek Golf Course, 41 Merriconeag Road, Brunswick. 721-9995 Saturday 8/5-Saturday 8/26 The Writer’s Staycation: Writer’s workshop/meetup, 10 a.m. Saturdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. Free, registration required. southportlandlibrary.com Wednesday 8/9 Jen Ellis author talk: “Bernie’s Mitten Maker,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow […]
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People and Business: Aug. 2
Hires, promotions, appointments Kimberly Bean was recently promoted to trust associate of the asset management group at Norway Savings Bank at its Portland office. She has been a customer relations representative for two years. Erik Peters has been hired for the labor and employment group at Verrill in Portland. He was previously a prosecutor for […]
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Yarmouth Police Department earns top-notch accreditation
The department is now one of 22 in the state of Maine to receive the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program certificate.