Scarborough’s 10-year-old runner, Parker Mateja, progresses from local victories to the national stage, securing a spot in the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
School staffing shortages are leading to larger class sizes across the U.S.
The shortages had other effects on school life, including disruptions in student transportation, fewer extracurricular activities and a reduction in student services, according to data from a federal survey.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Congress passes military spending bill that would bring $3.6 billion to Maine
The bill would support the state’s defense industry, which builds ships, fighter jet engine components and other equipment for the military.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Public hearing on the Wedding Cake House slated for Jan. 9
The Kennebunk Select Board will decide whether to nix a proposed contract zone for the property or put it to a town-wide vote.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Collective Motion Arts Center presents “Bah Humbug!”, a dance extravaganza inspired by Dickens’ Classic
Collective Motion Arts Center in Southern Maine brings the holiday spirit to life through a unique dance production, “Bah Humbug!,” blending various choreography styles, large puppets, and custom-made costumes to retell Charles Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
In the Know: Town board and committee summer updates
The Town of Scarborough has several citizen-led boards and committees working on issues to enhance our community. Here are what some of the active boards and committees have been up to in the past few months. Find the full details on the Town of Scarborough website, shared in our latest Board & Committee Newsletter. Long […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Judge bars jailhouse call evidence in Woodford Street murder trial
Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy isn’t dismissing a murder charge against Damion Butterfield, but she has agreed to bar prosecutors from playing recorded jail calls, a crucial part of their case.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk Free Library announces first exhibit of 2024
KENNEBUNK – The Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library will present the exhibit “Coming Full Circle” by Kathie Mahoney. The exhibit runs Jan. 3-31, and the public is invited to an opening reception 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. According to a Dec. 13 news release, Mahoney was the elementary school teacher who […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Luke Combs helping fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise
The country singer says his lawyers were only supposed to go after big companies that sell unauthorized goods, not fans who have a little business on the side.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Few U.S. adults would be satisfied with Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, poll shows
Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they would be dissatisfied with both Trump and Biden becoming their party’s respective nominees.