Selina Warren’s decadelong dedication to school gardening, from establishing outdoor classrooms to developing innovative curriculum resources, has not only earned her prestigious awards but also transformed Kingfield Elementary School into a hub of outdoor learning and community celebration.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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After nearly 40 years, family of missing teen still looking for answers
As the search for Kimberly Moreau enters its fourth decade, the Moreau family remains undeterred, its resolve as strong as ever.
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Survey going out to gauge Scarborough residents’ support for school solutions
The survey will be distributed to a random sample of residents.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Monster of a musical comedy opens at Lyric Music Theater
Lyric Music Theater is presenting an adaptation of Mel Brooks’ ‘Young Frankenstein,’ blending iconic humor with theatrical flair and fostering inclusivity in Southern Maine’s vibrant cultural scene.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Maine Big Night is protecting amphibians through community science
Maine Big Night, a community science initiative led by Greg LeClair and supported by organizations like the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Thomas Memorial Library, mobilizes volunteers to protect amphibians during their annual migration, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts amidst increasing threats to their survival.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Plover sightings at Higgins Beach
Scarborough is committed to safeguarding the endangered shorebirds Plovers.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
New affordable housing development in Scarborough offers sustainable living for older adults
Scarborough’s Village Commons includes 31 energy-efficient units. Applicants must meet income requirements or have an active housing voucher and be at least 55 years old.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Vet to Vet Maine provides comradeship, support between veterans
Vet to Vet Maine connects veterans in Maine, forges friendships and offers vital support.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cape Elizabeth School Board Advisory Committee weighs upgrades and tax impact
The committee evaluates three options for school upgrades, ranging from renovations to new constructions, while considering the tax impact on voters.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Unveiling Cape Elizabeth’s sea rescue legacy
The collaborative presentation by Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society and the Cape Rescue Team at Thomas Memorial Library provided an exploration of sea rescues, past and present.