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Topsham area losing 3rd school board member in less than 3 months

by Darcie Moore Times Record April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

Matthew Drewette-Card says he is stepping down because of family and work responsibilities.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

MSAD 75 teachers say budget does not raise salaries enough

by Darcie Moore Times Record April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

The MSAD’s teachers say that their salaries are out-of-line with those in neighboring districts.

Op-eds, Opinion

Don’t let Maine’s working waterfront turn into a quaint picture of the past

by Monique Coombs Special to the Press Herald April 26, 2019April 25, 2019

Our state should be aiming for a future that allows fishermen the opportunity to thrive.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

SAD 75 teachers say they are underpaid, push for raises

by Darcie Moore Times Record April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Salaries for teachers in the public school district that serve Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin and Bowdoinham say they make much less than neighboring peers.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Harpswell superintendent responds to concerns about use of seclusion rooms

by DARCIE MOORE Times Record March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

Robert Lucy says the school district adheres to its policies and state law, and such rooms are used only if the student’s behavior poses a risk to the student or others.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

‘I could hear my son screaming’ from seclusion room at Harpswell school

by DARCIE MOORE Times Record March 14, 2019March 15, 2019

Kendele Ouellette is questioning the use of the room, but the interim superintendent says the district is following state regulations for physical restraint and seclusion.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Harpswell firefighters hope to benefit from ‘hometown superhero’ in new Marvel movie

by NATHAN STROUT The Times Record March 7, 2019March 8, 2019

The Orr’s and Bailey Island Fire Department will auction off a signed copy of ‘The Life of Captain Marvel’ miniseries comic, which includes images of Harpswell, where the character Carol Danvers spent summers.