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Yarmouth’s affordable housing charter amendment widens focus

by Eloise Goldsmith October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

The Town Council voted to amend the charter to target households in a wider range of income.

SAD 51’s One Campus project on track for spring bids

by Eloise Goldsmith October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Jesse Lamarre-Vincent, leader of the project’s Turf Committee, is confident the turf options presented will have an option that satisfies three core criteria: no PFAS, no tire crumb rubber infill, and the ability to eventually recycle the turf.

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Mainewhile: Sometimes it’s not failure, it’s just a mismatch

by Heather D. Martin October 22, 2024October 21, 2024

I had to say goodbye to my old horse, Henry, this week. But I am not here to talk about that. It feels like I’ve been doing a lot of talking about death lately. What I want to talk about instead is purpose. I belong to the school of thought that believes that, ultimately, our […]

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Letter: Government serves illegal immigrants, not citizens

October 22, 2024October 18, 2024

The Statue of Liberty might as well be a 305-foot-tall aerated tube man, wiggle-dancing in front of the giant freebies store that America has become – if you’re here illegally, that is. In 2023, $150 billion in taxpayer-funded benefits went to illegal immigrants. But if you’re an actual American citizen in need, get ready for […]

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Through My Lens: Discovering the charm of American election yard signs

by Abdi Nor Iftin October 22, 2024October 18, 2024

As a newcomer to America, particularly here in Maine, there are many things about the election season that have both surprised and intrigued me. This is my second presidential election, and I can’t help but reflect on how vastly different it is from elections I’ve witnessed in other parts of the world. My first time […]

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Forum: Remove the dams, restore the fish? It’s not that simple

by Mike Ting October 22, 2024October 19, 2024

For years, Yarmouth residents have been told, “Remove the dams, restore the fish.” While this causal relationship may hold true in other areas, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has declared that removing the dams in Yarmouth will not meaningfully restore fish passage to the Royal River (Appendix G, 6.1.2.4). Why? Because Middle Falls serves […]