A day of community service has been a tradition at the college for 23 years.
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Bath group wants bicyclists back in saddle again
The Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee has planned three kick-off rides to reunite bicyclists and welcome new riders.
Operación Museo nets top honor for Portland Spanish teacher
José Iván Sabau Torrelo, a fifth-grade teacher in Lyseth Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion program, won the Ministry of Education, Embassy of Spain’s 2021 Teacher of the Year award for a detective game he created for his students.
Officials open South Portland’s newest fire station on Cash Corner
The new structure is more than double the size of the original station, which dated back to the 1970s.
South Portland to receive another $8 million in federal aid
The money cannot directly offset the looming residential tax rate hike, but officials are optimistic that the funds may be able to indirectly help by paying down parts of the proposed 2022 budget.
Cape Elizabeth council approves combined budget, debates school increases
The council voted to pass the $48.4 million combined budget, but one councilor expressed concern about ongoing increases to the annual school budget.
For homeless in South Portland, health care visits can be a big help
Access to even basic medical care, such as blood pressure checks, provided by the fire department, is valuable, they say.
Board-dom over boredom: Brunswick kids’ chess club a hit
K-8 members of the Brunswick Scholastic Chess Club have been ranking high in online tournaments and are eager for in-person contests.
Falmouth faces 5.4% tax hike after $41.2 million school budget approved
Residents sound off on changes to short-term rental rules.
Yarmouth’s Latchstring Park revamp moves forward
The Yarmouth Village Improvement Society has pledged $100,000 toward the $350,000 project and a fundraiser has been launched to raise the rest of the money.