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News in Yarmouth/Chebeague Island

Letter: Tyll in state Senate District 11

We can elect a man with a record of service, leadership and achievement to Senate District 11: Chris Tyll. He's a decorated Navy veteran with combat service. Chris Tyll, unlike many legislators, actually owns and operates a small business that has created 30 jobs. He understands what makes our ec...

Letter: Bus ridership extends beyond Falmouth

Although we live in Yarmouth, we frequently drive to Falmouth and take the bus to Portland. We park at the shopping center – so much easier for us than driving into town. My husband, like a growing number of seniors, has low vision and cannot drive. Therefore, the bus is vital to him a...

Letter: Legislature needs Woodbury's independence

I am writing to express my strong support of Sen. Dick Woodbury for re-election to the Maine Senate. As a well-regarded economist (Harvard Ph.D.) and non-partisan legislative leader, Dick has built a unique role and reputation in the Legislature. He is objective, credible, and deeply thoug...

'First Avenue:' Yarmouth plan would remake Route 1

YARMOUTH — With ambitious zoning changes on the horizon, the town could be going back in time for future development, restoring the Route 1 corridor to its historic roots. At least that is the vision developed by town residents, officials and planners through a five-day planning sess...

Yarmouth police beat: Oct. 4

Arrests 9/28 at 9:08 p.m. Terry L. LeBelle, 52, of Cameron Lane, Brunswick, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Michael Pierce on charges of operating under the influence, operating without a license and drinking in a motor vehicle. 9/30 at...

Northern School Notebook

Fighting the invasives

Northern Meetings: Oct. 4-10

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Bridge work slows traffic on I-295 in Falmouth

FALMOUTH — Maine Department of Transportation crews on Sunday began replacing a bridge joint on the Interstate 295 Presumpscot River Bridge. The work on the southbound bridge will close one lane between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Saturday for the next three weeks. S...

Out & About: Portland Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Music Theater

October has arrived with its usual outburst of fall colors plus the usual outburst of musical and theatrical activity. (This fall also marks the 20th anniversary of “Out & About,” which debuted in 1992.) The Portland Symphony Orchestra, Maine’s premier performing arts...