FREEPORT — Although some residents of Regional School Unit 5 want to pause the Freeport-Pownal-Durham school consolidation process for a year, state Education Commissioner Susan Gendron said Monday night that the only legal action the School Board can take is to move forward with an operating budget by July 1. In a four-hour meeting with […]

FALMOUTH — Lois Murphy’s life was marked by kindness and dedication. And flamingos. A guidance councilor at Falmouth Middle School for 23 years, Murphy, who lived on Cousins Island, helped many students through difficult times in their lives and emanated a positive, caring attitude. She died a year ago at age 53 after an 18-month battle […]

YARMOUTH — The economy has prompted some people to grow their own vegetables, but those involved with the Yarmouth Community Garden also participate for educational purposes, a sense of community and the opportunity to help those in need. Marjorie Stone, rental plot coordinator, said the economy may be part of the reason for the growth […]

CUMBERLAND — With the school budget referendum less than a week away, the Board of Directors of School Administrative District 51 this week defended itself against claims by some Cumberland and North Yarmouth residents that budget cuts were made too hastily. The fiscal 2010 budget validation vote is Tuesday, May 26. Polls will be open […]

YARMOUTH — The new director of planning and development says she is looking forward to working with the Planning Board and the public to make the town more accessible for bicyclists and walkers. Vanessa Farr came to Yarmouth in April. She replaced Dawn Emerson, who served as the town planner for five years. Farr moved […]