Students heard about a day in the life of a federal lawmaker from King, a longtime proponent of civic education.
Eloise Goldsmith
Eloise is originally from outside of Washington, D.C. These days, she's based in Portland and is a reporter for the Northern Forecaster. Eloise joined the Maine Trust for Local News as a reporter for Kennebunk Post and the Biddeford Courier. Previously she was a fact checker and freelance reporter. Her reporting appears in The Nation, In These Times, Jacobin and elsewhere.
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Rococo Ice Cream and Rococo Dessert Bar hosts hiring day on April 14
Founder Lauren Guptill is looking to staff up her two outfits for the summer.
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After considering a pre-Labor Day start, RSU 21 will begin classes on Sept. 3 this fall
The decision comes after vocal community pushback, including from local businesses that rely on the teen workers.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Introducing Sophie Smith, new executive director of Dyer Library/Saco Museum
A lifelong reader originally from Cumberland, Smith comes to Saco from York Public Library.
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Mil rate, capital improvements set to decrease in initial OOB FY 2025 budget
Under Town Manager Diana Asanza’s proposed budget, the mil rate is projected to decrease by less than a percentage point – but the town is still collecting property value assessments, which could change the total taxable valuation.
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Biddeford community iftar, Muslims and non-Muslims celebrate
For the third year in a row, Eisha Khan and her partner Liam LaFountain have hosted an iftar dinner to celebrate Ramadan with the wider community.
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On the heels of multiple extreme storms, Kennebunkport adopts pared back Climate Action Plan
Approval was not assured. Multiple Select Board members and residents have expressed skepticism about the plan.
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Expenses are up in RSU 21’s proposed 2025 budget
The school board will host a public forum on April 1.
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Saco city administrator proposes lower mil rate for FY 2025
Under his plan, 85% of taxpayers could expect see a reduction in their property taxes.
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Figures for proposed new Saco schools now available
The funding scheme, which would see residents pay less than 28% and the state take on the rest, is a once in a generation opportunity, said Superintendent Jeremy Ray.