SCARBOROUGH — New Superintendent of Schools Julie Kukenberger is a forward-thinker. Now in her second month on the job, she said she’s been preparing for the school year by immersing herself in the community and soaking up as much information as she can. She’s had about 30 one-on-one meetings, and has visited agencies like the Scarborough […]
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MDOT: 'Green Bridge' repairs unrelated to replacement resolve
BRUNSWICK — Maine Department of Transportation officials on Wednesday said repairs needed on the Frank J. Wood Bridge are not related to the agency’s impending decision about whether to replace the bridge in 2018. But in the meantime, heavy trucks are being told to steer clear of the so-called “Green Bridge” between downtown Brunswick and Topsham. […]
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Scarborough Summerfest marks 20th year
SCARBOROUGH — The town will hold its 20th annual SummerFest celebration on Friday, Aug. 19, from 5-10 p.m. As usual the event will close with a fireworks show, which begins at 9:15 p.m.. The festivities also include the annual road race, live music, food, games and more. The family-friendly event is free and open to the […]
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Brunswick board closer to allowing college to demolish house
BRUNSWICK — Unless someone steps forward soon, a century-old house near the Bowdoin College campus may be no more than a footnote in a history book. The Village Review Board will consider granting the college permission to demolish the house at 15 Bath Road, after it heard an update Tuesday about the college’s unsuccessful search for […]
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Brunswick human rights panel gets vote of confidence
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council accepted a report from the Human Rights Task Force Monday, and authorized the panel to continue working on its mission through the end of the year. The 7-1 vote approved eight recommendations and initiatives that the task force will undertake in the upcoming months, many of which build on or complete […]
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Venerable Harpswell librarian: ‘I simply know books’
HARPSWELL — In the last three decades, the 106-year old Orr’s Island Library has changed dramatically, transformed from a one-room library with a lean-to in the back to store books, to a beautifully restored multi-room building. But one thing has remained constant: librarian Joanne Rogers. Friday, Aug. 19, the library will host a celebration of Rogers’ […]
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Kindness rules on Saturday in Bath
BATH — The idea Bryanna Ringrose had as a high school student has blossomed into an annual downtown tradition. Bath’s third annual “Random Acts of Kindness Day,” which includes a variety of activities and stations on Front and Centre streets, takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. While she figures there are hundreds […]
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Back to school: SAD 75 faces decision on new high school
TOPSHAM — Residents in School Administrative District 75 will make an important decision in the upcoming school year when they decide whether to build a new high school. Voters in Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin and Bowdoinham could decide at referendum early next year whether to replace the 43-year-old Mt. Ararat High School at another location on the […]
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Back to school: New Yarmouth principal promises focus on teaching, learning
YARMOUTH — Joan Adler has been promoted to principal of Frank H. Harrison Middle School after 14 years at the school. Adler, who started at HMS in 2002 as an instructional strategist and became assistant principal in 2008, was appointed to the post in March by the School Committee. She started in the position on July […]
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Falmouth turns attention to Route 1 North, bikers, walkers
FALMOUTH — The town will put out a request for proposals at the end of the month to develop a concept plan for the northern end of Route 1. Falmouth has also formed a stakeholder group to generate feedback on its recently adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The RFP will look at all infrastructure in […]