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  • Brunswick to reboot scrutiny of school renovations plan

    BRUNSWICK — The $38.3 million plan to renovate two public schools will come under "significant evaluation" beginning next week, a School Board member said this week.  The board will hold a special facilities meeting on May 29 at 6 p.m. at 16 Station Ave. – its fi...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:30 am

  • Brunswick council opposes LePage budget

    BRUNSWICK — The Town Council was unanimous in a message to the state Legislature Monday night: reject the budget cuts proposed by Gov. Paul LePage. The council voted 9-0 in a resolution to oppose LePage's proposed biennial state budget. The resolution will be sent to the state Legisl...

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    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:20 am
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  • SAD 51 board says budget cuts got thorough examination

    CUMBERLAND — With the school budget referendum less than a week away, the Board of Directors of School Administrative District 51 this week defended itself against claims by some Cumberland and North Yarmouth residents that budget cuts were made too hastily. The fiscal 2010 budge...

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    Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  • Yarmouth garden feeds the community, educates children

    YARMOUTH — The economy has prompted some people to grow their own vegetables, but those involved with the Yarmouth Community Garden also participate for educational purposes, a sense of community and the opportunity to help those in need.

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    Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  • Yarmouth's new planner welcomes public participation

    YARMOUTH — The new director of planning and development says she is looking forward to working with the Planning Board and the public to make the town more accessible for bicyclists and walkers.

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    Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  • Mt. Ararat High School students may get ‘Made,' courtesy of MTV

    TOPSHAM — Mt. Ararat High School students may soon have a chance to follow their dreams with the help of MTV. The producers of "Made," a popular reality show geared toward helping youths between the ages of 15 and 21 improve themselves and reach their goals, have expres...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 3:50 pm

  • Sudanese community, Portland city leaders continue meetings

    PORTLAND — A leader of the city's Sudanese community this week said he has been satisfied by recent meetings with the new police chief. Tensions between police officers and the city's Sudanese population have been strained over the years as a result of unsolved crimes involving Su...

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    Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 12:00 pm

  • PATHS graduation

    Automotive instructor Ervin Osborne addresses graduates, friends, family and faculty during the second of two graduation ceremonies at Portland Arts & Technology High School on May 15. (Michael Barriault photo)

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    Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:50 am

  • Thanks, mom

    Corey Saenz of Portland salutes to her mom at the conclusion of University of Southern Maine commencement ceremonies on May 16 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. (Michael Barriault photo)

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    Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:50 am

  • 1st graduating class at Portland's expeditionary high school sets a high standard

    PORTLAND — Seniors at Casco Bay High School are used to setting precedents. They were the first group of students to test an innovative expeditionary high school learning model for the city schools – a model that focuses on interdisciplinary, project-based learning that often o...

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    Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 10:50 am
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