Every Mainer deserves to be able to age with dignity. But when I speak with many older constituents in our community, I often hear from people who are struggling to make ends meet. They’re worried about affording to age in their own homes, paying for groceries and keeping up with their monthly bills. One of […]
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Letter: Sen. Teresa Pierce values child care and education
Sen. Teresa Pierce has shown leadership, expertise, compassion and common sense in the Maine Legislature. She has advocated strongly for affordable housing, pre-K through higher education, and a strong economy with a sensible and bipartisan budget. Pierce served as chair in the House on the all-important Appropriations Committee, she has been a leader for years […]
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People and Business: Sept. 18
Hires, promotions, appointments Frederick Dillon was promoted to director of the South Portland Water Resource Protection Department. He was previously the department’s stormwater program coordinator, and had worked five years as a project manager with FB Environmental Associates and 15 years in Falmouth’s Water Pollution Control Department. Kimberly Veilleux of South Portland has joined Legacy […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 19-26
Chebeague Island Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Democratic Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 9/19 8 a.m. Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber Town Hall Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/24 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Activity Center […]
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SAD 51 bus drivers settle contract; teachers still in talks
Graham Shove, head of the SAD 51 Education Association, declined to comment on negotiations or why the teachers contract has been unable to resolve since January.
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 12-19
Chebeague Island Tue. 9/17 5 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 9/18 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 9/12 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Town Hall Thu. 9/12 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Tue. 9/17 6 p.m. Planning Board Site Walk 80 Gray Road Tue. 9/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 5-12
Chebeague Island Mon. 9/9 5 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Mon. 9/9 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 9/11 12:30 p.m. Economic Development Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 9/5 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Mon. 9/9 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Mon. 9/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/12 5:30 p.m. […]
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Local housing prices make ownership for many a pipe dream
Housing north of Portland has become too expensive for many people who work in those communities.
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Yarmouth music center celebrates 20 years Sept. 7 with HenryFest
HenryFest will feature food trucks, craft workshops, lawn games, an instrument discovery tent and free massages and more. Tickets are $30 through Saturday, Aug. 31, and $35 the week-of.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 29-Sept. 5
Chebeague Island Thu. 8/29 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Town Hall Thu. 8/29 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Town Hall Tue. 9/3 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 9/4 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 9/4 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 9/3 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Freeport […]