The School Board voted unanimously to accept the hybrid plan after the district made changes to ventilation systems in the school buildings.
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Bath arts center seeks community art book submissions
BATH — In order to raise funds to help compensate for revenue lost this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is compiling its 2020 Community Art Book. The 804 Washington St. performance venue seeks submissions of all kinds of artwork that “reflect the creativity and resilience of the region,” according […]
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Solar plan could save Yarmouth $3.15M over 20 years
Solar power generated from an array being built in Sidney is due to offset 85% of the town’s annual electricity expenses.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Times Record
Freeport to spend $350K to upgrade public safety radio equipment, expand network
The work will expand the town’s radio communications network for the police, fire-rescue and public works departments from two to four antenna sites.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Number of seniors applying for Falmouth tax break program doubles
The program aims to help those who are more vulnerable to financial insecurity and losing their homes.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Homeless camp at Deering Oaks spurs complaints about litter, needles
Residents say they have seen increased trash, feces and used needles at Deering Oaks.
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Closures amid pandemic show the importance of Cumberland, Topsham libraries
As the coronavirus shows no signs of slowing down, many families have missed the community education hub that libraries offer.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Neighbors hope Munjoy Hill district will end ‘slash, burn, rebuild’
Working class neighborhoods also have historic value and need to be preserved, they say.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland police staffing levels concern chief
The proposed fiscal year 2021 budget reduces police expenditures by more than half a million dollars, eliminates three positions and defers the hiring of another seven positions.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland library to shelve overdue fees to promote access
The fees are being eliminated in an attempt to ensure access for everyone and to encourage those with overdue items to return them without penalty.