Before the sun rises during the school year in Freeport, Durham and Pownal, members of the RSU 5 Transportation Department are preparing to pick up our most precious cargo, our students, to transport them to school. Our team carefully completes required bus safety checks and ensures engines start, even on the coldest days of the […]
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Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn
Recounts slated for two Auburn legislative races and one in Windham
Officials to review ballots in state Senate race between Eric Brakey and Bettyann Sheats.
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Posted inTimes Record
Republican Galletta edges Breen in tight District 98 race
Republican Joseph Galletta captured 52% of the vote to edge competitor Orion Breen in a race to represent House District 98, according to unofficial election results.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Breen understands energy industry
I live in an all-electric house, excluding our small gas heater, and I can readily identify with the concerns of everyone out there regarding our future fuel expenses. One of the most important issues concerning all of us Mainers in the near future will be how the state addresses energy. The state’s actions will affect […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Supporting one another through grief
“Supporting a bereaved child involves compassion and commitment through genuinely listening and understanding their experience. It is an intentional process and teaches us so much about the hope and healing that occur when you are heard and have space.” – The National Center for Grieving Children and Families The few past weeks have been extremely […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Section of Route 9 in Durham closed for 2 weeks after culvert collapses
Transportation officials say recent rains were to blame for the collapse.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 22-29
Chebeague Island Thur. 9/22 5 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Wed. 9/28 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Island Hall Cumberland Thur. 9/22 6 p.m. Maine Public Utilities Commission Town Hall Mon. 9/26 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Town Hall Tues. 9/27 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Tues. 9/27 6:30 p.m. Housing Task Force Meeting Town Hall Durham Tues. […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 8-15
Chebeague Island Thur. 9/8 5 p.m. Facilities Committee Meeting Zoom Mon. 9/12 5 p.m. Planning Board Island School Tues. 9/13 7 p.m. Climate Resiliency Workshop Zoom Cumberland Mon. 9/12 7 p.m. Town Council Town Office Tues. 9/13 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Office Durham Thur. 9/8 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission Eureka Center Tues. 9/13 […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: A new school year brings new beginnings
As a young child, I greeted each September with delight when I saw packages of pencils, notebook paper and other school supplies grace the shelves of the locally owned department store in my hometown. I patiently (or not so patiently!) counted down the days until my mother would take me by the hand to buy […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
‘The system is really flawed’: Lewiston and Auburn officials push back on poor school ratings
Online ratings like those from GreatSchools make it easier than ever for individuals to judge the quality of schools at a glance. But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.