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De-Ciderly Historic

                      North Yarmouth Historical held our annual Soup & Cider Day yesterday at beautiful Skyline Farm. About 150 cider lovers were in attendance! The cider was plentiful, the soup and sweets and breads delicious, and the weather was … well […]

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Comin’ Along!

We sure had an exciting and fun Open House and Sign Reveal last week! Now, finally, those who pass by won’t need to ask “Just what IS that interesting building?”! Our beautiful sign is back up. For the historical record, the handsome black and gold sign was created in the […]

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Revealed and Healed!

We hope you’ll come to see Old Town House on Thursday, August 3 at 6 PM. That’s when we’re planning to put OTH’s sign back up and open its doors for informal tours and pop up exhibits! And when you come inside, be sure to take a look at the […]

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The “Notorious Nine”

Do you like poking through flea markets or second-hand stores? If so, keep an eye out for some really interesting “moment in time” 1910 postcards of North Yarmouth. It’s exciting to come across these little treasures! There are nine cards, produced by resident Henry H. York. We think he probably […]

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Town Meeting—For Now? For Always?

North Yarmouth’s legislative authority is Town Meeting. This year, it was held on Saturday, June 17. And it was a fast meeting—only two hours. Used to last almost all day, with a time-honored lunch break! Town Meeting can be traced to the 1630s. And back then it was a really […]

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We Remember.

On this Memorial Day weekend, we honor all who have served our country in the US military. Several servicemen are honored at Veterans Memorial Park in North Yarmouth; their stories are featured here. Take a moment to read about the six who served in WWII and made the ultimate sacrifice. […]

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Money Money Money

It’s budget time in North Yarmouth, and dollars and cents need to be accounted for. Back in the day our town expenses look very different. Town reports detail how every penny was spent, and how federal dollars were used. Programs such as the WPA (Works Progress Administration), the CWA [Civil […]

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Light a Fire with a Match …

Get Fired Up with NYHS! We’re looking for volunteers to help keep North Yarmouth Historical moving forward. And it’s a great time to join in. NYHS is in the business of building community by using our town’s rich history as a way to bring people together. And as we get […]

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History Minute: If you hear a fire siren …

There’s nothing that puts us all on edge than hearing a siren scream by on a quiet evening. Fire … something everybody worries about. Just imagine that frightening situation—AND—having no North Yarmouth Fire Rescue. That was the situation in 1944, when our town had no organized way to fight fires. […]

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History Minutes: Town Meeting

Sometimes there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day. But today … with our beautiful snowscape and suspended activity, maybe you’ll take some time to sit down and enjoy a good read. Maybe just a short one. How about a History Minute? History Minutes are created by […]

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