American Journal
Westbrook High School Class of 2023: Sifa ‘an incredible young woman’
Plamedi Sifa struggled with the language when arriving in Maine. Now she is fluent in three languages and will study nursing in college.
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Buxton voters to choose new school board member
There's also one contested race for the town planning board on the June 13 ballot.
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Polls will be open until 8 p.m. in Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Pavel Sulyandziga and a Yarmouth High School student have teamed up to present a benefit concert performed by his opera singer son, Pavel Sulyandziga Jr.
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This year's two-day festival includes a variety of local bands, a parade and a fireworks show.
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The graduating senior, called a 'Renaissance man' by his principal, plans to pursue his passion for music as a teacher.
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Noor Sager is a published author who always has something going on, and whose college career will start the day after graduation June 11.
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The Red Angus are the first cattle on the property in 65 years.
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A graveside remembrance in honor of Stephen W. Manchester will follow an American Legion ceremony at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery and precede the city's Memorial Day parade.
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The council approved sending a $51.5 million school budget after cuts to voters in June. Under the combined $73.2 million budget, the town's tax rate will rise about 11%.
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The budget, approved 6-1, carries a property tax rate increase of 8.8%.
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For the first time in Maine Mayhem's 12-year history, all the directors are women.
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The two have paired up to find and honor the grave of a Cumberland County deputy who was murdered in Westbrook in 1808.
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School Committee Chairperson Suzanne Salisbury is particularly angered by comments about the school portion of the budget made by Council President Anna Turcotte and Councilor Victor Chau.
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The win at a New England competition was the second for the Northern Force team this season.
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The Neighbors in Need Facebook group, with 2,600 members, is 'a beautiful space' that works directly to get refugees set up in Maine, organizers say.
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A May 10 event in Freeport featuring eight survivors is designed to address misconceptions and stigmas about domestic abuse.
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The boy was killed when an SUV driven by a 13-year-old backed over him at his home.
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The tax hike resulting from the proposed municipal and school budgets is believed to be the largest the city has seen, the mayor says.
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Recommendations in the plan for the once thriving community include narrower travel lanes, sidewalks, public art and increased access to the river.
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Opening ceremonies last weekend include a special tribute to veterans.
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The council will review the budget with its 19.5% tax increase and vote on it May 16.
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The budget for the upcoming school year is up about 5.6% over this year's and includes $1 million for building repairs.
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Challenges to eight controversial books in RSU 14 have created an environment that allows more bullying to take place, the students say.
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South Portland drummer Jeff Glidden's two daughters were on the receiving end of Make-A-Wish Maine gifts and he organizes the fundraiser to pay it forward.
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The School Committee unanimously approved the $46.8 million budget, which is up 7.5% over this year's school budget.
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The $52.3 million budget has no "wants" in it, according to the chairperson of the School Committee.
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'Miracle worker' Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.
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The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.
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In the wake of a fire at the Westbrook restaurant's future site, locals have rallied with support, including a festive fundraiser planned for May 12.
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The $20.2 million proposal adds four firefighter/EMT positions to the town's Fire Department.
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The recommendation comes amid another stormy debate about book challenges in RSU 14.
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A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.
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Area farmers' concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.