YARMOUTH — As another harvest season comes to a close, one of the largest community gardens in the state is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Yarmouth Community Garden, on East Main Street, has grown into a model for others in the region and has played a vital role in supplying organic produce to area food pantries, […]
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Panel backs $1.5M bond for Yarmouth turf field
YARMOUTH — The committee responsible for studying the feasibility of new turf field at Yarmouth High School is recommending voters approve borrowing $1.5 million for the project. The Yarmouth Turf Field Advisory Committee, created jointly by the Town Council and School Committee last year to examine the need for improvements to the existing turf field, […]
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Donation enriches Falmouth kindergarten program
FALMOUTH — Kindergarten students at Falmouth Elementary School will soon have access to new science materials and books thanks to a donation from a local family. “About three weeks ago I was approached by a grandmother of one of our kindergarten students. She and her husband said they would like to present a gift to the […]
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Water district to pay $33K for illegally razing North Yarmouth historic house
NORTH YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Water District will pay nearly $33,000 for illegally demolishing a 19th century Baston Road house in July. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a consent agreement with the district that imposes a $20,000 civil penalty. It also assesses the district for nearly $12,700 to reimburse the town […]
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Businesses press Falmouth council to delay vote on size limits
FALMOUTH — The Town Council is meeting resistance from the business community on a proposed tenant footprint ordinance for the Route 1 business district. Three heavy-hitters in the local business world – the Falmouth Cumberland Community Chamber, the Falmouth Economic Development Commission and Ben Devine, a potential buyer of the Falmouth Shopping Center – are urging the Council […]
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Portland police seek suspect in 7-Eleven robbery
PORTLAND — A 7-Eleven convenience store at 27 Washington Ave. was robbed Monday night, police said this afternoon. A man entered the store at 7:45 p.m. and demanded cash from the store clerk, according to police. No weapon was displayed and no one was injured in the incident, although several customers were in the store […]
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Brunswick hospital officials: No intention to 'extinguish' competitor
BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital officials Monday denied they want to consolidate with Parkview Adventist Medical Center to “extinguish” the competing hospital. Speaking to a packed conference room at Mid Coast Hospital, officials laid out the hospital’s proposal as a plan to heal and strengthen health care in the community – and to save $24.3 […]
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Portland prepares to update directional signs
PORTLAND — Drivers navigating city streets may soon find it easier to reach their destinations, thanks to new wayfinding signs being developed by the city. With $50,000 in funding from the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System, the city is creating a system of signs that will replace a hodgepodge collection of aging — and sometimes inaccurate […]
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Tiny Portland district spawns 3-way House contest
PORTLAND — The race to represent District 119 in the state House is a competition among three candidates with vastly different levels of political experience. Democrat Herb Adams, the longtime former representative for the district, is trying to reclaim the seat now held by Rep. Ben Chipman, U-Portland, who is seeking his second term. They […]
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Portland schools to increase sustainability effort
PORTLAND — The School Board has adopted a new sustainability policy. The new policy commits the district to continuing its efforts in areas such as lowering energy consumption, reducing waste and promoting awareness of environmental sustainability among students and staff. “We’ve made significant progress in the district over the last 10 years at improving our energy […]