Lesley Stoeffler follows Rachel Kennedy-Smith, who cited the recent superintendent appointment as a factor in her resignation. Stoeffler did not give a reason for stepping down.
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Woolwich gallery opens ‘I Became A Room’ exhibition this weekend
Sarah Bouchard Gallery in Woolwich presents artist Tom Butler’s solo exhibition “I Became A Room” from Aug. 16 through Sept. 21. An opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16; RSVP required. “I Became A Room” is an immersive installation featuring nearly 100 original room drawings created in isolation at the onset […]
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World-traveled Independent Music Award winner returns to Boothbay Harbor
His innate curiosity and fierce desire to connect with other people have served Seth Glier well as he has traveled the globe as a singer-songwriter. Glier returns to Boothbay Harbor to perform at the historic Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Glier is a five-time Independent Music Award winner and received a Grammy […]
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Tackling boater safety this legislative session
Now that we are into the second half of the Maine summer, it’s good to brush up on the hazards and risks possible when we’re out enjoying summer activities on the water. While 2025 is shaping up to be on par with previous summers in terms of the number of accidents, any boating fatality is […]
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McWilliams takes out papers for Westbrook mayor; Rairdon enters race for City Council seat
The deadline for submitting completed nomination papers is Sept. 5.
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As Trump ends DEI efforts, Maine conference helps businesses increase diversity hiring
Inclusion Maine conference draws employers who want to attract a more diverse workforce at a time when even holding the event runs counter to the Trump administration’s anti-DEI efforts.
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Dixfield board hears plan for $1 billion ‘water battery’ in Oxford County
The pumped storage hydropower project is slated to be located in a relatively undeveloped area in Dixfield, with a small part in Canton.
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The sea has truffle treasures of its own
Maybe it was the cute little pile of pigs at the Topsham fair that made me want to write about truffles. I’m also always on the hunt for something to eat that I can find in the wild. When most people think of truffles, they think of those prized but ugly little treasure nosed up […]
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Gorham School Department seeks voters’ OK to reallocate $2.5M in unused funds
Superintendent Heather Perry announced proposed improvements at the high school and Narragansett Elementary School.
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Fires at Sappi’s Skowhegan paper mill blamed on dry, hot weather
Area firefighters have been called to mill for fires six or seven times since June, which is about double the number of incidents in a typical year, a fire official said.