A 23-year-old is facing kidnapping charges related to the weeklong disappearance of the 13-year-old, who was found safe Tuesday night.
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North Yarmouth Academy graduates reflect on passions, expanding comfort zones
On Sunday, 42 diplomas were given to North Yarmouth Academy’s class of 2025. Two standout graduates shared their experiences at the academy and what is next for them.
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Freeport-area school budget priorities serve students and taxpayers
The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The Board of Directors’ proposed operating budget for FY26 is $44,455,929, which is an overall increase […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: RSU 5 welcomes public participation in budget development
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2025-2026 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 board of directors has been presented with the […]
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In a first, New England governors push transmission boost to bring wind, hydropower through Maine
The region’s electric grid operator will oversee a more than $1 billion transmission upgrade along the Maine-New Hampshire line.
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Freeze Out fundraiser aims to raise awareness of food and fuel insecurity
Freeport Community Services hopes to raise $21,000 to assist people in Freeport and Pownal.
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: RSU 5 launches updated strategic planning process
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” – Cheshire Cat, “Alice in Wonderland.” Seven years ago RSU 5 began community conversations about their hopes and dreams for the future of the district. These conversations resulted in the development of a strategic plan with articulated goals about climate and […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Finding a light in the seasonal darkness
“Gratitude helps us see what there is instead of what isn’t.” – Annette Bridges Each year in early November daylight saving time concludes as time falls back one hour. This act signifies that the days are growing shorter and colder. In Maine, particularly as December approaches, our days begin and end in darkness. During this […]
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Mattie Daughtry to return to Maine Senate
Voters are sending Sen. Mattie Daughtry (D-Brunswick) back to the Maine Senate to represent District 23, which encompasses several Midcoast towns in Cumberland County. According to unofficial results early Wednesday morning, Daughtry received more than 18,000 votes, beating her opponent, Michael Lawler (R), who garnered 8,000 votes. This term will mark Daughtry’s third as a […]
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Candidates for Southern Midcoast Senate seat outline priorities
Republican Michael “Mike” J. Lawler is challenging Democrat incumbent Matthea “Mattie” Daughtry for the Senate District 23 seat this year.