the date of its felling, the oldest and largest of its kind in New England. The tree, which partially stood in the front yard of a private residence, also had a 20-foot circumference and (until mid-2008) a 93-foot crown spread. Pownal native Frank Knight, Herbie's "warden", died in May 2012 at the age of 103. His coffin was made from the wood of the tree he looked after for over fifty years. Frank Knight Forest, on East Main Street, was named in his honor. Crime Yarmouth is safer than 77% of U.S. cities. Violent crime is well below the national average for all communities of all population sizes. Notable people Settlers in Westcustogo If the subject was born before August 8, 1849, when the town was North Yarmouth (of either Massachusetts or Maine), they are included in the first section, regardless of when they died. While North Yarmouth While Yarmouth, Maine See also Yarmouth (CDP), Maine References External links Town of Yarmouth official website Towns in Cumberland County, Maine Casco Bay Populated coastal places in Maine Portland metropolitan area, Maine Towns in Maine