SCARBOROUGH — While members of the high school Academic Decathlon team crammed for a national competition in Honolulu coming in two weeks, the School Board on April 3 narrowly voted to help fund the trip. The board also approved a donation for the Blue Point School gardens from Kitchen Gardeners International. Discussion became heated before the […]
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Author to discuss Irish history in Portland at Cape Elizabeth church
CAPE ELIZABETH — When Matthew Jude Barker was a child, his mother told him to be proud of his Irish heritage. “Little did she know how far I’d carry that one,” said Barker, a local author and historian who has dedicated his life’s work to chronicling the sagas of the Irish people and their history […]
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Students put food waste to work at Scarborough High School
SCARBOROUGH — A landfill is no longer the destiny of food waste at Scarborough High School. That’s the message the Environmental Club of Scarborough sent to the School Board on April 3, when members presented a progress report on the composting program they introduced in the high school cafeteria six weeks ago. ECOS President Hannah Grover […]
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South Portland Planning Board backs extension of tar sands moratorium
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board on Tuesday endorsed an 180-day extension of the moratorium on tar sands developments, which is set to expire May 5. The board approved the extension 4-0, with Rob Schreiber and Erick Giles absent. The City Council sent the extension to the board after it approved a first reading March 17. […]
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Harpswell charter school seeks purchase of town building
HARPSWELL — Harpswell Coastal Academy, the regional charter school that opened last year, is seeking to purchase the former West Harpswell Elementary School building as its permanent home. The Board of Selectmen discussed the sale of the 9 Ash Point Road building in an executive session on Monday evening, Town Administrator Kristi Eiane said. The board’s […]
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New class of destroyers to be christened Saturday at Bath Iron Works
BATH — The U.S. Navy will enter a new age Saturday when the first DDG 1000, the USS Zumwalt – called “the most capable destroyer in history” – is christened at Bath Iron Works. The $4 billion guided missile destroyer, designed to provide missile and gun support for troops ashore, boasts advanced technology and the ability to […]
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Award-winning Topsham clerk to retire after 22 years
TOPSHAM — Ruth Lyons, who last year was named clerk of the year by the Maine Town & City Clerks Association, plans to retire June 30 after 22 years on the job. “It’s time for me to do something part-time, and enjoy the rest of the time,” the 30-year Topsham resident said last week. “I’ve […]
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RSU 1 board weighs $15K for outdoor learning program
BATH — At a budget forum Monday that ran less than an hour, the Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors discussed restoring $15,000 for a canoe and camping education program. RSU 1’s proposed fiscal 2015 budget could increase 2.3 percent in fiscal 2015, while the amount to come from taxes could rise 3.2 percent. […]
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Topsham taxes may rise while town budget shrinks
TOPSHAM — If approved at Town Meeting next month, the fiscal 2015 municipal budget could decline about $18,000, to $8.56 million. But with assessments to School Administrative District 75 (up 9.16 percent as currently proposed) and Sagadahoc County (up 3.14 percent) included, and revenues and reimbursements subtracted, Topsham’s total tax commitment could increase nearly $854,000, […]
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Library to present 'Tops of Topsham'
TOPSHAM — The Topsham Public Library is celebrating National Library Week April 15-19 with a “Tops of Topsham” program. Residents will be asked to vote for a book that has changed their lives, and collaborate on a piece of art at the library. All the “Tops” books will go into a prize draw, and three winners […]