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Northern School Notebook

Greely High School second quarter honor roll Grade 12 high honors: Monica Howland, Jacob Isaacson, Kathleen McKersie, Samantha Toorish, Helena Vukovic. Grade 12 honors: Alexandra Agostino, Jacqueline Anderson, Coryn Armstr...

Community •
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Northern Meetings: March 21-27

Chebeague Island Thur.  3/21  7 p.m.  ToCI Plan Budget Meeting  TH Wed.  3/27  6 p.m.  ToCI Budget Workshop  TH Cumberland Mon.  3/25  7 p.m.  Town Council  TH ...

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Cumberland-North Yarmouth school budget could grow 3.8%

CUMBERLAND — The School Administrative District 51 budget could increase $1.15 million next year, or 3.78 percent, to $31.5 million. The Cumberland-North Yarmouth district's proposed fiscal 2014 spending plan, which will have two public votes in June, was unveiled at Monday's SAD 51 ...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:20 pm

Old House Trade Show returns Saturday in Portland

PORTLAND — Greater Portland Landmarks will hold its Old House Trade Show this weekend at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. The two-day show features 50 exhibitors who represent trades, services and products related to restoration and preservation of older homes and buildings. The prog...

News •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:00 am

Proposed North Yarmouth charter revision to be discussed

NORTH YARMOUTH — A revised Town Charter, which in part recommends replacing the town administrator with a town manager, goes to a public hearing Wednesday, March 27. The revised document, which can be viewed at

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 9:20 am

People and Business

Environmental Efforts Lodging businesses in Ogunquit and Brunswick are the latest in Maine to be recognized for voluntary efforts in reducing their environmental impact by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The Abalonia Inn and the Dunes on the Waterfront in...

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Arts Calendar, March 20-April 2

Greater Portland Books & Authors Friday 3/22 Tom Allen: “Dangerous C...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Community Calendar, March 20-April 2

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 3/23 Textile Day, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Go...

Community •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Agriculture secretary promotes healthy diet, healthy defense

PORTLAND — The U.S. must address child obesity and hunger not only for the economic and educational prosperity of future generation, the nation's agriculture secretary said last week, but also for national security. Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at Maine Medical Center and the U.S. Coa...

Dylan Martin • News •
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 3:40 pm

Cumberland faces 4.5% budget increase, 3% tax hike

CUMBERLAND — The town's total budget – including municipal, county and school expenses – could rise nearly $985,000 to $22.9 million next year, an increase of nearly 4.5 percent. The current tax rate of $16.55 per $1,000 of property valuation could rise next year to $17.0...

Alex Lear • News •
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 2:50 pm
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