“Prices are up 100% in some cases, which is unheard of,” says the co-owner of a Freeport shop that buys and sells comic books.
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Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district to consider solar options
The Cumberland Town Council strongly encourages SAD 51 to build a solar field to supply all of its campuses.
Yarmouth school budget includes pre-K, new mental health staff
As proposed, the schools would contribute an increase of $1.70, or 8.6% to the current tax rate of $19.80.
Freeport, Falmouth, Yarmouth high schools bring on the drama
The Freeport and Yarmouth theater programs were regional winners in the Maine Drama Festival and individual students were also recognized from the three high schools.
Russian singer hopes to promote peace through performance in Yarmouth
Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there.
Falmouth tax deal to bring in $21.5 million over 30 years
The Route 100-area tax district consists of 45 acres and includes two housing developments, a restaurant and office buildings.
Waynflete’s science olympians hope to extend dynasty
Two teams of 15 Waynflete students will compete next month in the Maine State Science Olympiad, which Waynflete has won seven times out of the past eight competitions.
Falmouth hires McNulty as permanent superintendent
Gretchen McNulty took over for in July for former Superintendent Geoff Bruno.
Yarmouth’s Ryan Gleason named state principal of the year
The Yarmouth Elementary School was been a “beacon of strength” in navigating pandemic requirements and complications, according to his nominator.
Voters approve building cap for North Yarmouth village
An annual 15-permit building cap is now in effect for North Yarmouth’s Village Center and Village Residential zones. A citizen referendum to limit permits passed at the polls 791 to 533 March 15, with just over 15% of voters turning out. Effect immediately, no single applicant or developer can apply for more than six new […]