News in Yarmouth/Chebeague Island

Full statement by Maine Sen.-elect Angus S. King Jr. on his caucus decision

November 14, 2012 Today, I am announcing my decision as to which party, if any, I will associate myself with in my work in the United States Senate. Before doing so, however, I want to outline my thinking on this issue and set out the principles that have guided my decision. In answ...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 9:40 am

Freeport service hopes to be a college matchmaker

FREEPORT — As application dates near and prospective college students cram for their placements tests and sweat over school choices, they could find their perfect college match online. Or not. Much like the popular dating sites, Match.com and eHarmony, a Freeport-based online ...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8:30 am

Yarmouth students connect with Sudanese peers

YARMOUTH — As part of an effort to promote geographic literacy at Harrison Middle School, students in two seventh-grade classes are writing to students halfway across the globe. They are now in the second round of corresponding with Sudanese students at a Ugandan refugee school...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8:10 am

Smell of the greasepaint lures high school students

CUMBERLAND — Fall drama production season is in full swing at area high schools, and while audiences may appreciate the costumes, set design and acting, they may not realize what happens behind the scenes. Audrey Northway, theater director at Greely High School, said the student...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:40 am

Northern Meetings: Nov. 15-21

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Chebeague Island Police Beat: Nov. 15

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Nov. 5-12.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Yarmouth Police Beat: Nov. 15

Arrests 11/10 at 9:33 a.m. Michael T. Penfold, 27, of Burnell Drive, was arrested on North Road by Officer Michael Pierce on a charge of operating a vehicle after habitual offender revocation. Summonses 11/5 at 7:15 a.m. James R. Angers, ...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

$3M renovation ahead for Portland ferry terminal

PORTLAND — Waterfront visitors next summer may not recognize the Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal. Plans are now being drawn up to renovate and expand the terminal at the foot of Franklin Street on the Maine State Pier. The project's first phase is estimated to cost $3 million, which w...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Arts Calendar: Nov. 14-25

Greater Portland Call for Art The Society for East End Arts is looking for artists to participate in its annual holiday sale, Art on the Hill, to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at East End School in Portland; register at SEAportland.org.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

People and Business

Appointments Susan Adams and Michael Fallona recently joined the Northeast Hearing and Speech Board of Directors. Adams, a nutritionist and lactation counselor for the Women, Infants and Children Food Program at the Opport...

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012