Thornton Academy and Greely will try to win their first state titles, each matched against traditional powerhouses.
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Crash closes section of Gray Road in Cumberland
The road was closed at the intersection of Gray and Range roads starting around 6 a.m.
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Two Greater Portland students chosen for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Gregory Pershing of Greely High School and Grace Roberts of Cape Elizabeth High School are among 161 students selected out of 5,200 qualified candidates.
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Greely High School principal resigns after long career at school
Dan McKeone, who will depart on June 30, has been principal since 2010 and previously worked at Greely as a math teacher and dean of students.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Adjustment helps trim SAD 51 budget hike to 3.8%
CUMBERLAND — After rolling out their fiscal year 2019 budget a month ago with an anticipated 9 percent insurance rate hike built in, School Administrative District 51 officials learned recently that the cost actually will not be changing. The resulting adjustment $450,000, Superintendent Jeff Porter reported Monday during a budget public hearing at Greely High School, […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: April 19
Arrests 4/7 at 10:03 p.m. Ricardo Bran, 53, of Cherry Street, Portland, was arrested by Sgt. Antonio Ridge on Pinewood Drive, and charged with operating under the influence and operating a motor vehicle without a license. 4/9 at 3:43 a.m. Tyler Vayo, 22, of Poplar Ridge Road, Gray, was arrested by Officer Scott Hendee on […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
American Lung Association: Maine air quality is improved
PORTLAND — Breathing may be easier, but it can still be a risky proposition. That is the finding of a statewide report card issued Wednesday by the American Lung Association. “The 2018 ‘State of the Air’ report finds that Maine has taken some big leaps this year, with significantly less ozone than in years past,” American […]
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1 contested election in Cumberland, none in North Yarmouth
CUMBERLAND — Aside from one contested race, enthusiasts of hard-fought elections may find themselves disappointed in Cumberland and North Yarmouth this spring. Two people are running for the At-Large seat on the Town Council in Cumberland, where nomination papers were due back Tuesday. The other two council seats are uncontested. All North Yarmouth candidates were […]
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Softball: Wells opens with a victory
Pitcher Anya Chase helps Coach Kevin Fox reach 200 career victories.
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In region gripped by spate of armed robberies, tension escalates with four holdups in 25 hours
After the 15th such crime since March 20 – at an Amato’s on Wednesday night in Brunswick – police fear more confrontations between robbers and store employees could breed violence.