Durham select board members took the first step at Tuesday’s meeting to resolve the $3.6 million municipal budget, which was left up in the air after last week’s contradictory town vote. “The town approved in the spending articles a total amount to be raised greater than the levy limit and said ‘no’ to raising the […]
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Northern Meetings: April 15-22
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 4/20 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 4/21 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Tues. 4/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 4/21 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Farmland Assessment Subcommittee Thur. 4/22 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry […]
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Durham vote puts $3.6 million proposed municipal budget in limbo
Monday’s vote in Durham to determine the fate of the town’s $3.6 million proposed municipal budget “produced contradictory results,” according to a statement from the select board. The vote was held in place of the annual town meeting, which was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Residents approved all of the spending articles on the ballot […]
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Durham to hold vote on $3.6 million town budget April 6
Voting take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Durham AMVETS Post 13.
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Northern Meetings: April 8-15
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 4/8 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 4/12 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 4/8 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Sat. 4/10 8 a.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 4/12 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Durham […]
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Northern Meetings: April 1-8
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 4/1 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Tues. 4/6 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 4/7 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 4/5 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Wed. 4/7 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Thur. 4/8 6 […]
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Video: Maine Maple weekend draws hundreds to Durham farm
Maple Hill Enterprises owner Andrew Bucher showed visitors how he boils maple sap to make maple syrup, as well as the cotton candy, maple candy and the maple lollipops he sold out of at his Durham farm on Saturday.
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Maple Weekend limited, but still a sweet spot amid pandemic
The pandemic has forced changes to the popular annual event at sugarhouses in the area, including curbside service and social distancing.
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Northern Meetings: March 18-25
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 3/18 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Tues. 3/23 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen and School Committee Joint Workshop Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 3/22 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 3/22 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Wed. 3/24 7 p.m. Lands […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Freeport-area schools beginning the journey towards diversity, inclusion
“You must be bold, brave and courageous and find a way …,” the civil rights leader and politician John Lewis once said. Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical in RSU 5’s mission to inspire and support every learner by challenging minds, building character, sparking creativity and nurturing passions. As we search for ways to provide […]