Windham plans to offer two $1,500 scholarships as part of an educational fund created when the town began licensing cannabis shops.
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Casco unveils $5.75 million proposed budget
Casco is finalizing its budget for the next fiscal year, with an expected increase around 4%.
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Casco hosts emergency response session
Casco hosted an information session about Cumberland County’s Community Emergency Response Team.
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Lobster seltzer? Elephant bones in Portland? April Fools’ pranks spread on Maine social media
Other jokes included Ramona’s suggesting a radical overhaul of its Italian hoagie and the Department of Transportation joking about ‘squirrel skywalks.’
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Kennebunk-area school board begins interim superintendent search
RSU 21 Superintendent Dr. Terri Cooper announced her resignation in early March. She will officially resign in August.
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Kennebunk’s Methodist Meetinghouse renovation aims to preserve history
Since the beginning of the renovation three years ago, contractor Nate Michaud has focused on keeping historical elements of the building intact.
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Maine joins lawsuit against Trump’s health funding cuts
Maine is one of 23 states to challenge $11 billion in cuts to public health funding, which led to layoffs from state health agencies across the country.
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New bookstores coming to Biddeford and Saco
Biddeford Book Co. will open in Biddeford this summer, and Sherman’s is expected to open a Saco location by Memorial Day.
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Saco father celebrates forever home
Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home to Saco father Justin Parizo last week, marking a new beginning for Parizo and his daughter.