Department of Education staff said the national scores released last week don’t accurately assess Maine’s innovative teaching methods or locally controlled curricula.
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Topsham weighs community center feedback, cost concerns
Topsham Community Center Committee members go over the next steps in the planning process to propose a community center to the Select Board in the coming months after looking over data collected from residents.
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How Southern Maine and beyond felt an earthquake
I lived in California for a while where I taught kids about earthquakes at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Fault lines and tectonic plates were familiar terms to people out there, as were the feelings of the floor rumbling and bookshelves shaking. But here in Maine, those are not such common words or sensations. Last […]
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Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
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The two ‘Great Fires’ that consumed Bath in the 1800s
While the Great Brunswick Fire of 1825 is likely the most well-known fire to have occurred in the Midcoast, the City of Bath has known at least two “Great Fires” in its history. On Friday night, Jan. 17, 1837, at approximately 11 p.m., a fire broke out in the “two-story wooden building” that occupied Parson […]
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Opinion – Kennebunk Free Library grateful for support of Holiday Giving Challenge Fund
The Kennebunk Free Library is delighted to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Cole Harrison Insurance, George C. Harrington and Diantha C. Harrington, Thomas Hartfield and Mimi Gurbst, and the board of trustees for coming together to create the $12,000 Holiday Giving Challenge Fund. The fund inspired generous giving across our community that helped us bypass […]
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Letters – Too many details are unknown
The upcoming election on Feb. 11 will ask voters to choose between a three-year contract renewal with Casella and a 30-year contract with Ecomaine. Some members of the Kennebunk Select Board have endorsed the 30-year agreement with Ecomaine stating it would be cheaper in the long run. This differs from earlier statements from the board […]
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Letters – Speak up in support
I made a mistake. I should have spoken up, but I didn’t. I let feelings of frustration, fury, and wanting to “get it right” get in the way of standing up to some hateful and harmful words spoken at the RSU 21 School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, during the public comment period. Here’s […]
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Are Kennebunkport art gallery owners living the Maine dream?
A recent survey showed that owning a gallery in the seaside tourist town is Mainers’ dream business. We asked a few who do if it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
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Food is fuel, especially for growing kids
Healthy meals are critical to our children’s well-being and academic success, and ensuring that our students, K-12, enjoy tasty and nutritious meals is a priority for Brunswick School Department. The National Institutes of Health warns that poor nutrition during childhood and adolescence can delay growth and create a high risk of chronic diseases in adulthood. […]