Yarmouth Superintendent Andrew Dolloff answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
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Falmouth’s new superintendent is ready to welcome back students
Steve Nolan began in Falmouth in July, and comes to the town with decades of experience as a superintendent, principal and math teacher.
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Maine Gov. Mills’ once-stable Cabinet starting to see more departures
It’s not unusual for top administrative officials to depart near the end of a governor’s second term in office.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
What to know for Scarborough’s return to school
Superintendent Diane Nadeau answers back-to-school questions.
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Oktoberfest promises a beery good time in Biddeford
Heart of Biddeford’s third annual Oktoberfest moves to Pearl Street with brews, bands and bratwurst.
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Biddeford mayor calls for removal of Planning Board member, citing bias
Martin Grohman asked the City Council to remove Roch Angers from the Planning Board due to a Code of Ethics breach.
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What Bernie Sanders’ visit says about Democrats’ battle for progressives
The Vermont independent and populist is using a Labor Day rally to boost Troy Jackson’s gubernatorial campaign and Graham Platner’s effort to unseat U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Westbrook police were justified in fatal November shooting, Maine AG rules
Ryan Nichols, 37, was fatally shot by 2 officers who said he swung a set of metal wind chimes toward them during an altercation.
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Problems with Maine’s Real IDs leading to headaches for some travelers
Some of the cards have been rejected by the Transportation Security Administration, leading the agency to advise travelers to carry an additional form of acceptable identification.
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Maine high court rejects employers’ challenge of paid family leave law
Bath Iron Works and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sued in January, claiming the state was unfairly taxing the company, which has its own paid leave program.