A group of 10 fire chiefs and EMS professionals from Taiwan visited the United States as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program.
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Supporting child care in Maine communities | Henry Ingwersen
As a grandpa to 12 wonderful grandchildren, I am kept happily busy looking after them when I’m not in Augusta. In all of their families, both parents work, and so I’ve come to truly understand why child care providers and the professional staff that are employed there are called “the workforce behind the workforce.” When […]
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Wells Reserve offers opportunity to discuss the impact of forever chemicals
Environmental journalist Sharon Udasin is the featured guest at the June 4 Lunch & Learn session.
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Celtic fiddle and guitar duo to perform in Kennebunk
Concerts in West K! series continues June 8 at the Brick Store Museum.
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Council approves budget, adds key investments for Scarborough | In the Know
In its May 7 meeting, the Scarborough Town Council passed the fiscal year 2026 municipal and school budget. The new budget – valued at just over $90 million – will result in an estimated 3.75% tax rate increase. Over half is allocated to the school budget, which will go to referendum for voter approval in […]
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In these divisive, fractured times, facts still matter | Marc Malon
You’re not reading this column in a print edition of the Courier; this much is obvious. The Courier published its final print edition in late March, and this column — along with all of its content — now appears digitally on a local news site managed by the Maine Trust for Local News. Don’t get […]
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Looking out for Maine students facing housing insecurity | Joe Rafferty
I try not to take much for granted in my life. I am a lucky guy who is happy to be employed, both through the Kennebunk school district and as a legislator. I enjoy where I live and I appreciate my neighbors, and I love being able to come home after a difficult day to […]
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Residents have an opportunity to weigh in on York County budget | County Report
Public hearing on $28.6 million county budget set for June 4.
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What’s next for the Scarborough flea market site? | Council Corner
Earlier this month Scarborough Town Council unanimously voted against approving the 96-unit senior affordable and workforce housing project contract zone amendment that was proposed by South Portland Housing Authority. For me, it is a great project, but simply in the wrong location. I was concerned about the safety issues that could arise with that many […]
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One month left to enter Rachel Carson National Wildlife’s ‘Sense of Wonder’ photo contest
Submissions will be accepted until June 15.