Both projects are part of a $7 million bond the Town Council approved last year.
Alex Lear
Staff Writer
Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
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Freeport launches ‘Grocery Buddy’ delivery program for seniors
The effort aims to help residents older than 65, as well as those with autoimmune illnesses.
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Missed milestones: Southern Midcoast students adapt to surreal senior year amid pandemic
Schools in Bath, Brunswick and Topsham face delayed or canceled proms, graduations and sports seasons.
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‘At the mercy of the food supply’: Southern Midcoast food assistance services, families struggling during pandemic
Food pantries in Bath, Freeport and Brunswick are finding it difficult to keep up with increased demand.
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Yarmouth bedding manufacturer making fabric masks for medical workers
Cuddledown has made about 500 masks so far, which the company has donated to Maine Medical Center, Southern Maine Health Care, and Maine Veterans Home.
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Freeport woman appears on ‘Jeopardy,’ fulfilling longtime dream
Tiffany Eisenhauer appeared on the TV program April 2.
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Bath’s Hyde School continues character-based education remotely amid coronavirus
Through methods like Discovery Group, the school aims to continue engaging students and families alike.
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Proposed SAD 51 budget could raise Cumberland, North Yarmouth taxes 3.2%
A $300,000 home in Cumberland and North Yarmouth could pay an extra $204 and $159, respectively.
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Cumberland Historical Society relocation postponed for the fourth time
A prior delay caused the move to be postponed from last fall.
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Cumberland church launches face mask challenge in wake of pandemic
Donated face coverings can be left in a drop box outside the 282 Main St. church. The box is available from from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.