FREEPORT — Becky Foley, who started as Regional School Unit 5 superintendent July 1, said she plans to stay for a while. “I don’t think a district can reach its full potential unless there’s stable leadership at the top,” Foley said. “I plan on being that stability for the district.” Foley, who was hired in May to […]
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The more former Falmouth school changes, the more it stays the same
FALMOUTH — What was once a place of learning for children will soon be a place senior citizens can call home. The Planning Board recently gave final approval for 34 units of senior housing to be built in the now-vacant Samson D. Plummer School on Lunt Road, which is owned by OceanView retirement community. In order to […]
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Yarmouth Historical Society seeks director with eye to the future
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Historical Society is searching for a new executive director. The society announced Aug. 2 that former Executive Director Amy Aldredge, who held the position since 2014, has taken a new job as the executive director of the Dallas Historical Society in Texas. Program Director Katie Worthing is filling in as interim executive […]
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Back to school: Falmouth principal ready to make connections
FALMOUTH — For Falmouth Elementary School’s new principal, Gloria Noyes, relationships are everything. “This year will be a lot about learning for me,” Noyes said. And Noyes does have plenty assigned to her, as she takes over a school with nearly 950 students. That’s a lot of names not just of students to learn, but […]
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Gleaning: ‘Simple, elegant solution’ to Maine’s complicated hunger problem
BRUNSWICK — It’s a massive problem, but one solution starts with a simple text: “Can we come glean at 9 a.m. on Wednesday?” That’s the typical message that Shannon McCabe, a senior at Bowdoin College, texts to Nate Drummond, co-owner of Bowdoinham’s Six River Farm. Every week since mid-June, Drummond has replied with a simple “yes.” […]
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South Portland council gives initial OK to pesticide ban
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council gave preliminary approval Monday to a ban on the use of synthetic pesticides on public and private property. If enacted in a second reading Sept. 7, South Portland would become the second municipality in the state, after Ogunquit, to enact a comprehensive measure aimed at mitigating the adverse affects of pesticides […]
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Autism fundraiser spurs Bath man to paddle around Manhattan
BATH — As he completes a 25-mile paddle around Manhattan on Saturday, Malcolm Gauld will be propelled by strong arms and his love for his son. The Bath resident and Hyde Schools president is taking part in this year’s Surfers’ Environmental Alliance Paddle NYC event Aug. 20, riding his stand-up paddle board to raise money […]
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2 soldiers, 1 diary: Cumberland library searches for clues to mysterious memoir
CUMBERLAND — At some point in 1863, midway through the Civil War, Hollis True found the diary of a recently deceased fellow soldier and made it his own. The identity of the original owner, and how his diary came to change hands, is now an enjoyable mystery for Sally Merrill, a researcher at Prince Memorial […]
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Cape Elizabeth to conduct forum on hunting rules
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town will hold a public forum next week on hunting regulations. The forum, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, is in anticipation of bow hunting season, which starts Sept. 10. “… (N)ow is a good time to do it,” Police Chief Neil Williams said. “We just want […]
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Cumberland council to consider Cross Road changes, OK tax breaks
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Aug. 22, on potential changes to Cross Road. The council will also vote on authorizing tax breaks for senior citizens. Cross Road, which run southeast off Winn Road, turns at an approximately 90-degree angle to the northeast before ending at U.S. Route 9 (Longwoods Road). […]