PORTLAND — The Portland Board of Public Education and Superintendent, Xavier Botana will hold a public forum on the district’s budget priorities for the 2020-21 school year from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26 at East End Community School. The forum will be streamed live on Portland Public Schools’ Facebook page.
February 2020
We Love to Eat: Feb. 20-29
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 20, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Soup, chili and chowder challenge – Saturday, Feb. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. Vote for your favorite and consider submitting your own entry for a chance to win […]
Monday’s boys’ roundup: Waynflete takes out Traip Academy
The second-seeded Flyers break the game open in the second half, cruising to a 55-29 win in a Class C South quarterfinal.
South Portland Schools: News and Notes
Notes for the February break. Red Riots in action We have had Red Riots in action at tournaments all over the state over the past week, with more to come. If you are looking for a chance to cheer on your Red Riots and see some great high school basketball, plan on coming to the […]
Lunders to help fund art collaborative buildings in Waterville
The philanthropists are donating $3 million to the effort to renovate the buildings at 14 and 20 Main Street where offices of the Lunder Institute will share space with artist studios, and exhibit and performance areas.
Changing clocks is bad for your health, but which time to choose?
Maine and 6 other states have passed permanent daylight savings bills.
Cuts expected as New Gloucester develops municipal budget
Some positions, library hours on the chopping block.
Tokyo Marathon limited to elite runners because of virus
Tokyo Marathon organizers are drastically reducing the number of participants for this year’s race out of fear of the spread of the virus from China
Virginia lawmakers reject ban on sale of assault weapons
Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam’s push fails after members of his own party balk at the proposal.
Gas prices dip in northern New England, rise nationwide
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont all are posting different – but lower – average gas prices.