PORTLAND (AP) — Maine-based DeLorme Publishing is digging in for a fight against a $6.2 million fine levied against it in an ongoing patent dispute. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/1lyzJ7n ) reported DeLorme’s CEO said the firm believes it’s done nothing wrong and will appeal. The mapping company received the fine from the International Trade […]
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Michaud calls for Maine to cut heating oil usage
YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud on Tuesday called for Maine to cut its dependency on heating oil in half by implementing mandatory energy efficiency ratings for new homes and boosting the state’s use of renewable energy such as, wind and solar. Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor, said his plan to help […]
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North Yarmouth Academy honor roll
YARMOUTH — The following area students attained honor roll status for the first semester at North Yarmouth Academy. Highest honors Grade 7: Joshua Soucy of Lewiston. High honors Grade 11: Hannah Carr of Lewiston. Honors Grade 12: Forrest Chicoine of Lewiston and Jarred Davis of Durham. Grade 9: Hunter Mahoney of Durham and Owen McCarthy […]
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Yarmouth man’s app an in-the-park home run
YARMOUTH — Kerry Gallivan was hiking in Acadia National Park when he thought how great it would be to have information about trails, camping, water and weather in the palm of his hand. As it turned out, there was no app for that. So Gallivan decided to make one. In 2010, he co-founded Chimani, a […]
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Portland panel approves Nova Scotia ferry lease
PORTLAND (AP) — Plans for ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia have taken another step forward. Portland’s Housing and Community Development Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to support a lease agreement for ferry service between the city and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/1iDVgYH ) reported that the lease, which could generate […]
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Medical marijuana primary caregiver lands in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Sean Wyatt’s mother suffered from grand mal epilepsy. Her seizures were so intense, her collarbone once shattered and ripped through her skin. But when she began using medical marijuana in 2009, after voters passed the Maine Medical Marijuana Act, Wyatt witnessed the drug’s therapeutic effects. He also saw an opportunity. Wyatt, who was studying […]
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Hundreds sign up for natural gas service in Maine
CUMBERLAND (AP) — The developer hasn’t even broken ground yet, but businesses and homeowners in Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth are already signing up for natural gas service. Summit Natural Gas is preparing to break ground on the pipeline soon. Service is scheduled to begin in parts of the towns later this year. By the end […]
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Yarmouth Hannaford to offer online ordering
YARMOUTH — The Hannaford Bros. supermarket on Route 1 later this year will begin offering online ordering and curbside pickup services. The move comes as part of a major renovation of the store that began late last month and is scheduled for completion in fall 2014. The service, called Hannaford To Go, allows customers to […]
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Girls’ Hockey East Semifinal: Red Hornets share wealth, return to title game
One, hope that the Red Hornets’ freshmen — seven of them, each seeing significant ice time — get rattled by the environment. Or two, stay glued to Taylor Landry at every turn and force somebody else to beat you. Neither approach stayed on the rails Saturday afternoon at Norway Savings Bank Arena. Six different players […]
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Former Lewiston, Dirigo teacher, coach named Yarmouth superintendent
YARMOUTH — The School Committee on Thursday selected Andrew Dolloff, superintendent of Regional School Unit 21 in Kennebunk, as Yarmouth’s new superintendent of schools, effective July 1. Dolloff was principal of Scarborough High School and later assistant superintendent of the Scarborough School Department before joining RSU 21, which includes the York County towns of Kennebunk, […]