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  • School budget cuts will be Scarborough Town Council's call

    SCARBOROUGH — As he prepared for Thursday night's special School Board meeting, Finance Committee Chairman Chris Caiazzo said the ultimate revision of the $39 million fiscal year budget rejected by voters on May 14 will come next week from town councilors. Councilors will hold a spec...

    David Harry • News •
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:40 am

  • Cape Elizabeth to hold forums on Greenbelt plan

    CAPE ELIZABETH — The Conservation Commission has scheduled two public forums to discuss updates to the town's Greenbelt plan. Discussion at the first meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Town Hall, will center around possible recommendations and goals in the n...

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    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:00 am
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  • Kindergarten parents upset about Falmouth schedule change

    FALMOUTH — Plans for a 2.5-day public school kindergarten program next fall that eliminates the option of five half-days aren't sitting well with some parents. Educators at Lunt School piloted the new program, which requires two full days and one half day, last school year with ...

    Peggy Roberts • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 4:12 pm

  • Dramatic readings in Freeport illustrate life on the high seas

    FREEPORT — Letters and journal entries from 19th century sea captains, their wives and children will be read by local actors at the Harraseeket Grange Hall on Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m.

    Amy Anderson • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 2:11 pm

  • Hunt for Topsham elder ends with 104-year-old

    TOPSHAM — Ruth Mann was 5 years old when Boston Post Canes were first distributed to New England communities. That was in 1909. Now 104 years and 6 months from her birthday, Mann on Wednesday became the latest Topsham resident honored with the cane that recognizes Top...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 1:27 pm

  • Posted roads generate Topsham discussion

    TOPSHAM — With the frost disappearing and the roads softening, the Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized Public Works Director Rob Pontau to post several roads in town, barring them from travel by vehicles of excessive weight. Roads posted as of Monday are Winter Street/River...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 1:23 pm

  • Not your average Girl Scout

    Greely HS student takes unorthodox road to Gold Award CUMBERLAND — Greely High School senior Victoria Pisini is an active kind of girl. A three-sport athlete who plays soccer, softball and runs cross country, she also heads the student council, helps lead the Latin club, s...

    Sarah Trent • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 12:19 pm

  • North Yarmouth seeks new management

    NORTH YARMOUTH — After a performance review conducted in private last week, the Board of Selectmen voted not to renew the contract of Administrative Assistant Scott Tilton. The search for a new administrator will begin at the board's next meeting on April 7. A prepared statement f...

    Sarah Trent • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 12:18 pm

  • SAD 75 officials outline reorganization strategy

    TOPSHAM — Student enrollment in School Administrative District 75 dropped from 3,440 in 2000 to 2,842 last year, and the downward trend is expected to continue with closure of Brunswick Naval Air Station in 2011. In preparing for this scenario, along with decreasing resources in ...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 12:14 pm

  • Maine Maritime Museum crosses the line

    BATH — Maine Maritime Museum is known in part for the nautical-related relics it displays, but never before has it showcased such characters as Neptune, Amphitrite and Davey Jones (the locker dweller, not the Monkee).

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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