YARMOUTH — The School Department is considering outsourcing the district’s bus drivers and custodians in an attempt to save money. The School Committee and Superintendent Andrew Dolloff have begun studying the idea and plan to present a report to the public on Jan. 26, 2017. Dolloff said the committee will then discuss the proposal a few […]
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Maine universities offer dual-degree program
PORTLAND — The University of Maine School of Law and the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service have announced a new, accelerated dual degree program. The new program will allow students to gain a juris doctor degree and a master’s in public health in four years by participating in a summer study […]
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Oct. 27
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 17-23.
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Breen, Ladd differ on tax policy in Senate candidates' forum
FALMOUTH — Property taxes and tax relief were areas of disagreement for the two state Senate District 25 candidates in a recent Town Hall forum. Incumbent State Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, and Republican challenger Charles “Bart” Ladd, also a Falmouth resident, took part in the forum last week. Democratic State Rep. Teresa Pierce of House District […]
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Oct. 20
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 10-16.
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Oct. 13
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 3-9.
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More schools cancel classes to avoid polling-place conflicts
PORTLAND — Classes are cancelled at two city schools, and at schools in four surrounding towns, to avoid disruptions from expected high voter turnout at school polling places on Election Day. The Portland School Board on Oct. 4 agreed with Superintendent Xavier Botana’s recommendation that classes at Deering High School and East End Community School […]
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Oct. 6
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2.
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Sept. 29
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Sept. 19-25.
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Kelp farm off Chebeague Island seeks lease extension
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Renewal of an aquaculture lease off Chebeague Island that generated opposition when it was first granted will be discussed at a Department of Marine Resources public hearing next week. Ocean Approved, which sells edible kelp cubes and seaweed salad, has applied for a 10-year lease of just over 3 acres west-southwest of Indian Point, […]