Many, but not all, districts around the state will receive more funding. The Portland school district, the state’s largest, will receive $3.6 million more than it initially expected.
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School Notebook: March 29
Yarmouth High School senior wins Principal’s Award Joshua Leinwand, a senior at Yarmouth High School, is the recipient of a 2023 Principal’s Award from the Maine Principals’ Association, given in recognition of high school seniors’ academic achievement and citizenship. He will also receive a $1,000 scholarship and attend an honors luncheon with other recipients Saturday, […]
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The Wrap: Brea Lu Cafe finds new home in Westbrook
Also, Market Street bar Maps reopens this week after months of renovations, a farm-supplied butcher shop expands in Leeds and Durham, and CBD launches a new line of spirit barrel-aged coffee.
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People and Business: March 29
Hires, promotions, appointments Brandon Boey of Falmouth was promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and director of compliance at Camden National Bank. Boey joined the bank in 2020, previously serving as managing counsel at Unum working in regulatory counseling and advocacy, and product compliance. He has also represented multinational companies with Willkie Farr & […]
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Portland Meetings: March 29-April 5
Thu. 3/30 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Zoom Mon. 4/3 5 p.m. Affordable Housing Workshop Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 4/4 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 4/4 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Committee Zoom Tue. 4/4 6:30 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Zoom Wed. 4/5 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 4/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom
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Portland schools receive quarter-million dollar donation
The anonymous donation will be used to enrich music and arts programs in Portland public schools.
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Maine Flower Show comes to an end
Organizers say it’s doubtful the popular show that gave winter-weary Mainers a breath of spring will ever return.
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Riverton Park public housing complex slated for $60 million redevelopment
The Portland Housing Authority is looking to rehabilitate 21 existing buildings, construct a new four-story 59-unit building and add a new neighborhood center.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Portland police searching for 4 robbery suspects
Police say a group of men crashed their car on Brighton Avenue after allegedly stealing more than $18,000 worth of merchandise from 2 Lowe’s stores.
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Student injured in Portland school bus crash
Police say the bus was stopped in a left-hand turn lane when it was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer Tuesday morning.