News in Yarmouth/Chebeague Island

Carol F. Black, 71: Endlessly energetic and involved in her community

NORTH YARMOUTH — Carol F. Black, 71, of North Yarmouth, died peacefully at her home March 19. She was born Sept. 13, 1941, in Portland to John E. and Vyra R. Tompson. She grew up in North Yarmouth and had many interests, belonging to the Juvenile Grange and the 4-H club, wh...

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Barbara Frances Blanchard Garsoe, 93

CUMBERLAND — Barbara Frances Blanchard Garsoe, 93, died March 20, the first day of spring. She was born July 4, 1919, in Cumberland Center to Anna Fox and Howard Calderwood Blanchard. She graduated from Greely Institute, Westbrook Junior College and Gorham Normal School.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Chebeague Island Police Beat: March 28

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported March 18-25.

Police Beat •

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Northern Meetings: March 28 to April 3

Chebeague Island Tues. 4/2 6:30 p.m. CISD School Committee School Cumberland Wed. 4/3 7 p.m. Land and Conservation Commission TH Falmouth Thur. 3/28 8 ...

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Yarmouth opposition kills Chebeague Island ferry legislation

YARMOUTH — After strong opposition from the community, a bill that would have allowed the Chebeague Island ferry system to form a public transit district is dead.

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 11:30 am

Portland Pirates hockey team owner pleads guilty to OUI

PORTLAND — Brian Petrovek, owner and chief executive officer of the Portland Pirates hockey team, pleaded guilty in court March 22 to a charge of drunken driving and was sentenced to perform community service in lieu of jail time. Petrovek, a 58-year-old Yarmouth resident, was

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 9:30 am

Federal aid little relief for southern Maine budgets buried by snow

PORTLAND — Federal aid is on the way to municipalities in four Maine counties hit by a February blizzard. The immensity of the Feb. 8 storm stretched public works winter operations budgets thin, with many towns now operating on reserves. A survey of cities and towns in souther...

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 9:10 am

Yarmouth High School wins state 1-act play competition

FREEPORT — The Yarmouth High School drama team won its sixth state championship since 2000 on Saturday at the Class B Maine Drama Festival. "It was just enjoyable experience," YHS drama director Betsy Puelle said Monday. "(The students) totally took ownership of the play. They were s...

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 8:10 am

People & Business

New hires and promotions Joseph Siviski joined Perkins Thompson as an associate attorney and will practice primarily in the areas of business law and environmental law. Siviski, a Yarmouth native, earned his law degree from the University of Maine School of ...

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Unsung Hero: Curt Sachs, in tune with his passions

PORTLAND — Walk into One Longfellow Square on the night of a performance and you’re apt to receive a warm greeting from a kindly man with a beard, glasses and a deep devotion to this venue and its customers, employees and performers. Spend a few minutes with Curt Sachs and you ...

David Treadwell • News •

Monday, March 25, 2013 at 11:50 am