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News in Yarmouth/Chebeague Island

Hoffer is coaches' choice

Sports Editor Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster received the Media Award at Sunday's Maine Field Hockey Association awards banquet at the Augusta Civic Center. Hoffer, who has been writing for the paper since 1999, also received the honor in 2007. He was cited by the coaches for his commitment, detai...

No Sugar Added: Buckled up, and enjoying the ride

On my bedroom bookshelf sits a book entitled “Forever, Erma.” A compilation of the prolific late columnist Erma Bombeck’s most beloved musings. I picked it up at a thrift shop somewhere a few years ago, and recall feeling as if I’d found a hidden treasure, all for the barg...

Out & About: Variety of Christmas shows and concerts

I love to attend quality Christmas shows, and this week’s picks of the tix include three excellent choices in three very different formats.

The Universal Notebook: Out of print

Unless the world comes to an end on Dec. 21, which, with all due respect to the Mayans, I highly doubt, it is entirely conceivable that I may actually outlive print journalism. I’m beginning to understand how linotype operators must have felt when their craft went the way of the dodo...

Short Relief: Election did little to narrow the divide

My sense, after the presidential election, is that our nation remains closely and deeply divided about what people and policies should guide us. Most voters made up their minds about who they were going to vote for early on. The election was decided by a relatively small group of swing vot...

Yarmouth police beat: Nov. 29

Arrests 11/21 at 10:51 a.m. A 17-year-old male was arrested on Main Street by Lt. Dean Perry on a charge of criminal mischief. Summonses 11/20 at 11:12 a.m. Peter J. Featherstone, 45, of Portland Street, was issued a summons on Winding Wa...

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Yarmouth teachers get national certification

YARMOUTH — Two high school art teachers have earned a national teaching certification. Holly Houston and Melissa Noack are the first teachers at Yarmouth High School to receive the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification. The certification requires teac...

Chebeague Island Police Beat: Nov. 27

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Nov. 19-26.

Some school officials say Maine student restraint law isn't working

LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials Monday said they are urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legis...