Local experts work with Arcadia Publishing to create “Cumberland,” which examines the town’s long history through photographs embellished with contextual information.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem
The number of students with no fixed address enrolled in South Portland schools is expected to more than double from last year.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Brunswick superintendents says small size allows district to administer ELL test
The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Youth mental health first aid training free and open to all
As youth cope with social isolation, learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health problems.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic
The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Racial justice leaders share inspiration, initiatives on MLK Day panel
Work in Portland and South Portland includes groups looking into racial inequities in the two cities, and Falmouth is holding racial awareness classes to its employees.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick teacher and writer wins Maine Chapbook Series 2020
Brandon Dudley’s book ‘Hazards of Nature: Stories’ was selected out of nearly 60 submissions and will be published in 2021.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth police officer retires after logging four decades of service
Steve Hamilton worked his last shift on Jan. 6 to end the most consecutive years of service in department history.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Cape moves forward with school building, renovation projects
CAPE ELIZABETH — The school board voted unanimously at its last meeting of 2020 to use a single bond to replace the elementary and middle school buildings and allocate funding for renovations at the high school. The vote signals the resumption of a process that had been put on the back burner by the coronavirus […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Southern Forecaster
South Portland truck driver involved in fatal I-95 crash
Police say the accident, in which a Falmouth couple was killed, occurred when traffic had slowed following the pursuit of a Topsham man by police.