A recent spree of attacks in Topsham points to a potential cluster of rabies, but not more rabies in the state, experts say.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
North Yarmouth Town Meeting rescheduled for June 19
The decision was made to rework a warrant article and give more time to voters to look at the budget.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Windham correctional center revamp moves closer to completion
Modernizing a century-old prison by constructing new buildings and demolishing others is complicated when that prison is fully operating, but completion of the work at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham is expected be completed by August 2022, just off the original June 2022 target date. The $141 million state funded project, which began in […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Report spotlights racial inequality in South Portland schools
The independent report indicates concerns from students and parents about racial issues in local schools.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Veteran Gorham educator to be Cape Elizabeth’s next school superintendent
Christopher Record spent eight years as principal of Gorham High School and the last five as assistant superintendent in that school district.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
History-rich Baxter Woods celebrates 75 years as Portland park
The property between Stevens and Forest avenues was deeded to the city by Gov. Percival Baxter to forever be a place for recreation and education programs and a sanctuary for birds.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Hybrid learning controversy driving Cumberland-area recall effort
If a required amount of signatures is collected by May 7, the recall of four board members over their vote against resuming fulls in-school instruction will go to the voters.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
No. Yarmouth newcomers running for open school board seat
Two residents are vying to fill a three-year vacancy on the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors after North Yarmouth incumbent Katherine Perrin decided not to run for reelection. Vanessa Bryant and Thomas McGuinness are running for one of two open seats on the five-member board, which includes representatives from North Yarmouth and Cumberland. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth’s ‘Yachtie’ mascot could get the heave-ho
Soon to be released are findings of a town survey on changing the high school’s team name and mascot to be more representative of the student body.