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August 2016
Yarmouth school chief, board set goals, deadlines
YARMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools Andrew Dolloff has three goals for the upcoming school year involving strategic planning, communication and employee benefits. Dolloff on Aug. 25 presented the goals to the School Committee, which adopted them as presented. Each goal was presented with steps and a deadline. “They agreed that the list of tasks is extensive […]
Education foundation adds $50K to Falmouth library building fund
FALMOUTH — Fundraising efforts for the Falmouth Memorial Library expansion project continue to move along. The library announced last week that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Falmouth Education Foundation, which will be put towards a new study room. The new room will feature study spaces for small groups and tutoring, a teen […]
Bath police seeking man accused of attack with hammer
Jason Mackenzie allegedly attacked another man and hit him several times in the face with the hammer.
Cat found in locked trunk in Hollis will be put up for adoption
The cat, which is now recovering, was found by Buxton residents walking at the Hollis Sports Complex early Monday morning.
Estimated cost of Freeport artificial turf project rises 44%
FREEPORT — The artificial turf project at Freeport High School may cost at least $1.4 million more than expected. Fred Palmer, who co-founded the Tri-Town Track and Field Committee last year, said the project may cost $4.6 million, up nearly 44 percent from the original estimate of $3.2 million. Palmer on Aug. 24 reported the updated cost projection to the […]
40 Virginia cases of Hepatitis A now linked to strawberry smoothies
There are more than 500 Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchises across the country, and Virginia is not the only state affected.
New England politicians blast LePage’s latest racial comments
At a governors’ conference in Boston, Gov. LePage again blamed Maine’s opioid epidemic on black and Hispanic people from out of state.
Portland mayor pushes far-reaching rules for rental housing
PORTLAND — The Housing Committee should be ready to move some recommendations to the full City Council next month, Councilor Jill Duson said Monday. “I look forward to making some decisions at the next meeting,” Duson said about the meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at City Hall. Her comments came days after the Aug. […]
Gerzofsky to hold Brunswick office hours
BRUNSWICK — State Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, will hold office hours at Maine Street’s Little Dog Cafe Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m.-noon. Gerzofsky represents Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell, North Yarmouth, and Pownal in Senate District 24.