SCARBOROUGH — The town’s real estate has increased in value by $6.8 million following a Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruling last week that found the assesor was unlawfully considering abutting parcels one piece of property. As a result, the final tax rate for fiscal year 2017 is lower than expected, Town Manager Tom Hall announced Monday. When the budget was […]
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South Portland math teacher to receive national honor
SOUTH PORTLAND — An elementary school teacher is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in math and science teaching. James O. Kaler Elementary School math teacher Laura Stevens was one of 213 recipients of the award announced last week. Lauree Gott, a science teacher at Veazie Community School,north of Bangor, was the only other […]
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Back to school: Interim Cape Elizabeth chief plans to stay the course
CAPE ELIZABETH — The interim superintendent of schools will only be on the job for one year, but still hopes to have a positive impact. Howard Colter, 70, was hired by the School Board at the end of May after a search for a new superintendent ended with both final candidates withdrawing. Colter started July 1 […]
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It's a REALity: Brunswick prepares for 1st year with special-ed school
BRUNSWICK — When the School Board voted to begin overseeing the Falmouth-based REAL School last March, it not only saved the school from closing, but gained a new partnership that expands an ongoing effort to develop special education programming. Now, almost six months later, the REAL School is preparing for a first day of school that almost […]
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South Portland assault call leads to meth lab charge
SOUTH PORTLAND — A local man charged with domestic violence and manufacturing methamphetamine is being held at the Cumberland County Jail on $25,000 bail following a court appearance Monday in Cumberland County Superior Court. Rick Anderson, 36, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 21, after police responded just after 5 p.m. to a call from a woman who […]
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‘Walls of Hate’ in Brunswick? Opinions differ
BRUNSWICK — A transgender person who needs to use a bathroom in North Carolina may face discrimination, fear and hatred in their everyday lives. But what about in Brunswick? John Andrade, a youth pastor at Topsham’s North Harbor Community Church, thinks Brunswick could benefit from an more open dialogue between Christians and members of the LGBT […]
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New RSU 1 high school could go to referendum next year
BATH — Regional School Unit 1 administrators are eyeing the Wing Farm business park for a new high school. A referendum on the project could be held as soon as next June. The school district has been in talks with city officials about building a new high school either adjacent to Bath Middle School, or […]
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Bath marijuana dispensary aims for September opening
BATH — A medical marijuana dispensary is expected to open at 67 Centre St., the former location of the Gediman’s Appliances store, early in September. Wellness Connection of Maine is moving its Thomaston office and staff to Bath. Open since 2011, that site has served more than 1,000 Mid-Coast residents, according to a July press […]
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Brunswick fire displaces residents
Two people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation following an early morning fire Saturday, Aug. 20, at an apartment building at 16 Pleasant St. in Brunswick. According to Fire Chief Ken Brilliant, an unconfirmed number of residents were displaced from their homes due to damage from the fire, which was reported at 12:36 […]
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Topsham asks DOT for Meadow Road speed review
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen has asked the Maine Department of Transportation to conduct another speed limit review of Meadow Road. Spurred by a resident’s request that the 45 mph limit be reduced, the panel discussed the matter at its Aug. 18 meeting. The board that night also approved purchasing a loader and three […]