2015 – Page 4450 – The Portland Press Herald

Reception cools for $29.9 million RSU 5 budget

by Larry Grard [email protected] April 14, 2015March 8, 2016

A former superintendent of Freeport schools has specific words of advice for Regional School Unit 5 directors, who are studying a proposed 9.15 percent increase in the 2015-2016 budget. Bob Lyman, superintendent of the Freeport School Department from 1987-2004, said at a school board meeting on April 8 at Pownal Elementary School that the board […]

Falmouth looking at 4.5% property tax hike

by Colin Ellis April 14, 2015

FALMOUTH — Property owners can expect a tax increase of 63 cents per $1,000 of assessed value in the 2016 fiscal year budget. The 4.5 percent increase was outlined by Councilor Russell Anderson, who chairs the council finance committee, at a joint Town Council and School Board meeting on April 9. Total expenditures would be […]

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Freeport as 'art hub'? Advocates believe it's possible

by Kate Gardner April 14, 2015

FREEPORT — Local artists hope to shed some light on their work and show residents and tourists alike that there’s more to Freeport than just good shopping. The Freeport Players and the Freeport Economic Development Corp. will host a meeting on April 28 to discuss the idea of creating an arts and cultural center in town. […]

Current, Southern Forecaster

Concert benefits Scarborough church

by Current Publishing April 14, 2015March 8, 2016

SCARBOROUGH – On Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m., the First Congregational Church in Scarborough will host an organ and piano concert, entitled Just Du-Et, featuring professional musicians Bethany Kirkpatrick and Wendy Northrup. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids under 13. Tickets available at the door. The church is located at 161 […]

Maine, News