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Letter: N. Yarmouth, SAD 51 need talks, not withdrawal

Please vote no on withdrawal from School Administrative District 51. Pulling North Yarmouth out of the district would create more problems than supporters claim it would solve. For example, withdrawal leaves upper-grade students tuitioned out, most likely to Greely High School, where North Yarmou...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Moriarty in House District 108

We are writing in support of Steve Moriarty, Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 108. Steve is a long-time resident of Cumberland and has been one of the most dedicated community members we know. Steve has served on the Cumberland Town C...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Re-elect Graham in House District 109

I write for Anne Graham’s re-election in Maine House District 109.

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Support Moriarty in House District 108

Steve Moriarty has worked for and deserves our support in House District 108. He is one of the few candidates to actually go door-to-door to introduce himself to voters while seeking their input regarding the issues that matter to them. This is typical of Steve's approach to problem solvin...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Northern Meetings: Oct. 18-24

Cumberland

Community •
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Cumberland forest access to be dedicated

CUMBERLAND — A conservation easement is the site of a dedication and fall hike Saturday, Oct. 20. The Farwell Forest easement and a granite bench will be dedicated in part to the memory of the late Lynette Seekins Cameron. She grew up in Cumberland and was the fourth-generation of he...

News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 9:20 am

Water district to pay $33K for illegally razing North Yarmouth historic house

NORTH YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Water District will pay nearly $33,000 for illegally demolishing a 19th century Baston Road house in July. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a consent agreement with the district that imposes a $20,000 civil penalty. It also assesses th...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 8:20 am

Portland forum examines bias-based profiling in Maine

PORTLAND — Police and members of the public gathered last Friday to find common ground on bias-based profiling, a topic that affects Maine's diverse populations and general public safety. In 2009, a

Marena Blanchard • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:50 am

Running for confidence: Portland school launches self-esteem program for girls

PORTLAND — Thirty-seven students at Longfellow Elementary School are running against stereotypes through a program focused on building self-esteem in adolescent girls. The girls, all in grades three through five, are participating in a10-week training program with

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:20 am

Scenarios collide in North Yarmouth discussion about leaving SAD 51

NORTH YARMOUTH — In the first of two public discussions on whether the town should leave its school district, residents were told Oct. 10 that doing so would either save money or add to their tax burden. The second meeting on withdrawal from School Administrative District 51 was sche...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 10:00 am
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