A nonprofit group for immigrant women says its swimming lessons for elders combat social isolation while teaching the participants a new skill.
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Falmouth takes first step toward a workforce housing project
The Falmouth Town Council votes to solicit proposals for a development on Marshall Drive.
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Wildlife biologist seeks input on whether there’s too many deer on Cousins Island
Some residents are concerned they’re seeing more deer than usual, and a listening session next week will help a state wildlife biologist determine if there is a problem and its extent.
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Donations pour in for scholarship to honor Yarmouth tennis coach
Longtime coach and teacher Bill Shardlow “would be very honored,” says his twin brother Wilbur Shardlow.
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Book Fairy early literacy project spreading its wings
Pam Leo’s 5-year-old nonprofit is getting books into the hands of children and their parents around Greater Portland.
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Design for new school on Greely campus includes flexibility to expand in future
Six classrooms could be added to the 2-story, 70,000-square-foot building if student population projections bear out, designers tell the SAD 51 board this week.
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Scotty and Spillway story spreads inclusion awareness far and wide
The reaction to North Yarmouth resident Lisa Wentzell’s book “A Dog and His Boy” about her developmentally disabled son has been “pretty amazing” and has kept the family busy in the year since its release.
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Harpswell woman writes about fishing life with ‘full heart’
The new “A Full Net: Fishing Stories from Maine and Beyond” details Sue Daignault’s love of the sport and her gratitude for “all the great things that have come my way.”
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Chebeague Island assisted living facility keeps islanders close to home
Island Commons is celebrating its 25th year as a nonprofit home for residents who can no longer live independently.
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Seal rescue in Cape Elizabeth inspires children’s book
The book is dedicated to the Marine Mammals of Maine rescue and rehabilitation center in Brunswick and some proceeds will go to support the group.