The SAD 75 board has been navigating parents’ concerns since early September, when they first proposed a policy aimed at protecting the privacy of transgender students who were out at school but not at home.
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New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) to open a high-risk cancer genetics clinic
The doors open on Oct. 13 to the New England Cancer Specialists.
Wesley McNair is holding a poetry reading at the Scarborough Public Library
Maine Poet Laureate Wes McNair has an upcoming poetry reading event at the Scarborough Public Library on Oct. 24.
Rebekah Lowell: an artist inspired by nature and healing through art
Rebekah Lowell is visiting the Scarborough Library on Oct. 28 to hold a workshop.
RevUp Maine: How to recruit from the high school talent pool
Join us on Thursday, November 30 at UNE’s Innovation Hall from 4:30-6 p.m.
Council Corner: Let’s talk taxes
I can’t remember who said the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Goodness knows, I do not wish to write about death. I will, however, write about taxes — in particular, property taxes, the boogeyman for all of us who pay them. Some folks think that the less taxes paid the better. […]
In the Know: Town of Scarborough seeks feedback from residents
The Town of Scarborough is launching a town-wide community survey to seek feedback from residents. The survey covers questions regarding satisfaction with town services and the direction the community is headed. It is expected to be in the mailboxes of a random sample of households in town by the end of October. This survey comes […]
Federal judge imposes narrow gag order on Trump in election subversion case
Donald Trump is barred from targeting prosecutors, possible witnesses and the judge’s staff, but there are no restrictions on criticism of the Justice Department generally or statements that Trump believes the case is politically motivated.
Michigan man charged with making terrorism threat after post about ‘hunting’ Palestinians
Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law makes it a crime to harm or threaten harm to someone for the purpose of intimidating or harassing them based on their national origin or religion.
Estes owner proposes new plan to convert South Harpswell restaurant into home
The owner of the former Estes Lobster House is seeking permission to take down part of the building and convert the rest into a home. Larry Crooker owns the South Harpswell property through Estes Properties LLC. Crooker wants to remove a 40-foot-by-30-foot section from the south end of the building. Crooker also would remove about […]