YARMOUTH — Frank H. Harrison Middle School was not a national winner of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, but it will receive $35,000 in technology awards as one of 15 finalists. The contest challenged students to demonstrate how science, technology, engineering and mathematics can improve their communities. Students in Morgan Cuthbert’s seventh-grade science class developed […]
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Local resources help Freeport seamstress sew up a startup
FREEPORT — Russian immigrant Irina Zhidovtseva long dreamed of opening her own tailoring business, but when she decided last fall to take the plunge and make it happen, she wasn’t sure how to begin. “Where should I go?” she asked. “Who should I talk to?” She started with the Freeport Economic Development Corp., where Executive […]
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SAD 51 board OKs district-wide energy audit
CUMBERLAND — With natural gas delivery coming soon to the area, School Administrative District 51 is looking into additional ways to maximize its energy efficiency. The SAD 51 Board of Directors voted unanimously March 24 to hire Siemens Building Technologies to conduct a district-wide energy audit. The district contacted four vendors about doing the work, […]
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UPDATED: Robotics students raise $7,000, ready to take on the world
PORTLAND — A high school robotics team proved they’re more than meets the eye at a recent statewide competition. Now they’re poised to take on the world, especially after raising $7,000 for the trip. Earlier this year, the five-member Portland High School Robotics Team was one of three Maine teams to qualify for the VEX […]
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Portland landlords, immigrant renters seek understanding
PORTLAND — Organizers hope a meeting Thursday will take a big step toward improving the relationship between landlords and immigrants. The gathering at King Middle School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. will include Mayor Michael Brennan, Regina Phillips of Refugee Services, Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Mary Davis, members of the immigrant communities, and local landlords in […]
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Portland police arrest 2nd arson suspect
PORTLAND — An 18-year-old city resident faces a Class A arson charge after his arrest Monday in connection with a March 23 fire at 121 Center St. Aaron Hornbeck-Fielder was charged after an interview with police and is the second suspect in a series of eight fires reported in the city on March 22 and […]
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Cost of new bus dominates Yarmouth school budget discussion
YARMOUTH — The School Committee presented a draft budget worth nearly $21.25 million, but much of the discussion at a March 27 Town Council meeting revolved around a $100,000 school bus. The budget, adopted by the School Committee on March 13, represents a 2.17-percent increase over this year. It features no new programs and two […]
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Portland-area companies among 5 vying for $30K windfall
PORTLAND — Five Maine independent businesses will pitch their products and services next week to a panel of judges for a chance at $30,000. The final round of Gorham Savings Bank’s Launchpad competition will be held April 10 at 6 p.m. in Hannaford Hall on the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine. The […]
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Fire destroys Freeport garage
A fire on March 27 destroyed a freestanding, single-car garage at 39 Elm St. in Freeport. The fire, which was reported just after 5 p.m., was caused accidentally by a discarded cigarette, Freeport Fire Chief Darrel Fournier said. Firefighters from Freeport and Brunswick prevented the flames from spreading to the adjacent house. No residents or […]
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Letter to the editor: Welding program at SMCC key to preparing skilled workers
It has recently come to my attention that the welding program at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland will be almost completely eliminated. The reason given is that there are not enough students getting welding certificates or actually graduating from the welding program. Many of those students are not completing their welding degrees, because […]