While the town has requested help from the state on how to proceed with elections, given the pandemic, three candidates have returned papers for municipal positions, and the school board may stand with two vacancies.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Free lead tests for gardeners in four high-risk areas of city
The Cumberland County Water & Water Conservation District is providing free kits to residents of Bayside, East Bayside, Parkside and the West End.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
USM students engineering designs for mass produced face shield
The effort has already produced 20 prototype shields so far, but current materials could yield another 50-100 for hospitals near or far.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Co-principal approach continues at Deering High School
Abdullahi Ahmed and Alyson Dame have been hired permanently as Deering High School’s co-principals.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘The best we can do right now’: Maine special education programs adapt to limits caused by home schooling
Programming continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, but reduced daily structure and social interactions bring challenges, parents and administrators say.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham-area school budget could rise 9.3%, but average taxes could drop
School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors on Wednesday adopted a $46.06 million proposed budget.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland schools remain closed through end of school year
Instruction will continue to be offered remotely and school leaders are coming up with contingency plans for end of the year activities.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Local restaurant, residents work to spread positive message of love
Rivalries in Falmouth is adding hearts and cards to all takeout meals and offers free soup to those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Virtual work sessions coming for joint climate action plan
The final draft of climate action plan is on the verge of completion, but Portland and South Portland’s sustainability offices are looking for more public input.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth postpones Town Meeting, FY 2021 budget vote
The Select Board was to begin virtual meetings Tuesday, March 31.