The RSU 5 School Board OKs a $35.4 million budget for FY ’21, now due to go to two district-wide votes. However, it’s uncertain whether the votes will go ahead as scheduled amid concerns over the pandemic.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Bath-area school district’s proposed $38M budget could raise taxes 3.4%
The first principal bond payment on the new Morse High School, largely offset by state subsidy, accounts for most of the 13% spending hike.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland faces difficulties safeguarding homeless during pandemic
Staff at four city homeless facilities are stretched thin and don’t have the authority to enforce safety protocols, which are sometimes ignored.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland schools moving forward with construction projects
It is not yet known how the current health pandemic will impact the plan to renovate four Portland elementary schools.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth Select Board chairman resigns
Bill Whitten’s sudden departure means there are three seats up for grabs in June’s election.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Oceanview sees 7th virus patient, respiratory care center moves to town
Council Chairwoman Amy Kuhn said the town has received reports of people ignoring social distancing protocols and visiting properties that have been closed to the public.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth planners delay final approval for Homestead Acres condo project
The Planning Board will meet again on the proposed 68-unit condominium development on a date to be determined.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
It’s Been an Education: Making distance learning the norm in Scarborough, S. Portland
The two school districts have turned to all manner of technology to keep teaching area students, despite the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
In South Portland, school’s out, but soup’s on
Food service workers in local school districts are helping to deliver free school lunches to needy children in the area, even though schools remain closed due to the coronavirus.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland, North Yarmouth offer grocery services amid pandemic
Groups in North Yarmouth and Cumberland are looking to hear from those in need as they recruit volunteers to help.