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News in Cumberland/North Yarmouth

Advocates say Maine teachers, not restraint law, must change

FALMOUTH — Proponents of recent changes to Maine law governing physical restraint and seclusion of students say a legislative attempt to loosen the restrictions are the result of a lack of understanding. At a Statehouse public hearing held Feb. 20, other parents and educators de...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth councils back Summit natural gas proposal

CUMBERLAND — Town councils in Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth are backing a proposal from Summit Natural Gas to extend service into the towns. The Cumberland and Yarmouth councils endorsed Summit's proposal on Feb. 21, and Falmouth followed on Monday. The councils authorized...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:50 am

Southern Maine YMCA adjusting its focus

PORTLAND — When most people think of the YMCA, they probably see images of a fitness center. But that vision will soon change as the organization switches its focus to a more rounded approach to wellness. According to Helen Brena, chief executive officer of the

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:00 am

Police say firearms collection hits target market

YARMOUTH — Police in four communities collected more than two dozen weapons Saturday in a new gun donation program supervised by the Maine State Police. Unlike a traditional gun buy-back, where the weapons are destroyed, the guns donated Saturday will be resold by police to Howell's ...

Noah Hurowitz • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 9:20 am

North Yarmouth business group to host showcase

NORTH YARMOUTH — The North Yarmouth Business Association will hold its first community business trade show next week. The event is billed as a way for the town's more than 150 small businesses to show off their services and products. It will be held at Wescustogo Hall, 475 Wal...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 7:40 am

Chamber to host forum with lawmakers

FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Cumberland Community Chamber will host a legislative forum on March 8 at the Falmouth Memorial Library from 7:30-9 a.m. The forum will be an opportunity for constituents to speak with Rep. Mark Dion, D-Portland, Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth, Rep. Stephen ...

News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 7:30 am

Community Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Wednesday 2/27 Entreverge Award nominations with PROPEL, 5:30 p.m., Hannaford Lecture Hall, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 772-2811.

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

People and Business

Good Deeds A group of students and faculty from St. Joseph's College of Maine travelled to Haiti in January for a service trip. The group, which included associate professor  of business administration Beth Richardson and Molly Blumenthal, a nursing student. Both are ...

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Arts Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Bonnie Duncan performs "A Squirrel Stole My Underpants," Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mayo Street Arts as part of its Mostly Puppets Festival series running through April. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and may be purchased in advance by calling 615-3609. For a schedule of performances, visit ...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Out & About: 'Once Upon a Mattress' in South Portland

A classic musical comedy from the middle of the 20th century takes center stage this week in the arts and entertainment calendar. Lyric Music Theater’s current community production of “Once Upon a Mattress” is a very funny and very tuneful fairy tale for adults. It’s based...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 1:40 pm
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