Boyle bill focuses on energy facilities’ decommissioning Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Thursday with an amendment would require developers to establish a plan for responsibly decommissioning energy storage facilities after they have reached the end of their useful life. The Maine Legislature House Democratic Office reported in a press release that Boyle’s LD 496 […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Proposed Gorham school budget hikes taxes 35.4%
The superintendent’s $54.4 million budget request, subject to review and revision by the school committee and the Town Council, would add $1,225 to the tax bill on a $400,000 home.
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School districts overwhelmed with public records requests
Some school districts throughout Maine say they’re receiving more FOAA requests than ever before, following national efforts by education-focused conservative groups.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Gorham educators under attack for political ends
Processes in place to ensure parents have a role in the oversight of the schools have been hijacked.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham chooses McCallister, Whitehead for School Committee
Steward McCallister and Jennifer Whitehead teamed up in the three-way race for the two seats.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham parent files second complaint calling for superintendent to be fired
Eric Lane says Superintendent Heather Perry are discriminating against white people in their hiring practices, a claim the superintendent categorically denies.
Posted inAmerican Journal
School overcrowding a focus in race for Gorham School Committee
Voters will choose two board members from three candidates on Nov. 8.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham school board unanimous: Gender posters will stay at middle school
The board denies a parent’s request to overturn an earlier decision by Superintendent Heather Perry.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham school tech director retires after 40-year career in education
Dennis Crowe was a teacher, coach and youth sports official before retiring as Gorham’s director of technology June 30, during a career in education that spanned 40 years. Crowe spent 14 years as director of technology for Gorham schools, according to Superintendent Heather Perry. “Over those years, Dennis worked brilliantly to bring the Gorham Schools […]
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Parent plans to continue fight for poster removal at Gorham school
Eric Lane met with the School Committee in a private session last week.