Portland Superintendent Xavier Botana received an outstanding leadership award at a yearly conference hosted by the Maine Department of Education.
June 2022
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Falmouth honors Citizen of the Year, Legacy Award winner
Richard “Ranger Rick” Bicknell was named the 2021 Citizen of the Year at Falmouth’s annual Municipal Recognition Ceremony June 22. Carol Iverson Kauffman received the Legacy Award for her work as a longtime volunteer. Bicknell serves as vice chairperson of the Conservation Commission and as a member of the Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee. His […]
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Falmouth publishes New Neighbor Guide
Falmouth has created a New Neighbor Guide for people who have recently moved to town or those looking for a comprehensive guide to local services and information. The content includes a short history of the town, information about local government, municipal services, recreation and emergency services and a list of contacts. The guide also has […]
Posted inLocal & State
Keeper’s cottage at Prospect Harbor light station badly damaged by fire
However, the wooden 38-foot-tall light tower, a source of town pride, was not damaged.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Learn about homeschooling at Libby Memorial Library in Old Orchard Beach
Homeschooling is a legal educational option in all 50 states, and the number of families embarking on the homeschooling journey has been increasing steadily for the past two decades. Between 1999 and 2016, the number of children being homeschooled increased from 850,000 to over 1.5 million. Further, for better or worse, the pandemic had a significant […]
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Expanded care in works for veterans exposed to toxic substances
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King, both of Maine, were among the supporters of the proposal.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Stephen Perry
BIDDEFORD — Stephen J. Perry (54) of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2022. Steve was born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. 17, 1968, to Elizabeth (Betty) Jordan and Leighton M. Perry, both of Kennebunkport. He attended Scarborough schools and graduated from Kissimmee High School in Florida, where he had lived with […]
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MacKinnon shines in clinching win to help Avs capture Stanley Cup
Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon saved his best performance for the final game of the series, as the Avalanche defeated Tampa Bay in six games.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Mona R. Girouard
BIDDEFORD — Mona R. Girouard, 79, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 21, 2022 in Biddeford. She was born on June 10, 1943, a daughter of Leopold and Juliette (Grenier) Girouard. She resided in the Biddeford/Saco area most of her life, and previously lived in Waterboro for 17 years. Mona was a member […]
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Portland man charged with murder in Acadia hit-and-run
Maine State Police are still looking for Raymond Lester, 35. He is accused of striking and killing Nicole Mokeme, 35, more than a week ago in Acadia National Park.