The proposed budget would mean an 8.33% increase to the school’s share of the tax rate.
Dana Richie
Staff Writer
Dana Richie is a community reporter covering South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. Originally from Atlanta, she fell in love with the landscape and quirks of coastal New England while completing her undergraduate degree in History at Brown University, where she also wrote for the Brown Daily Herald and Brown Alumni Magazine. Her stories about Providence and Rhode Island also appeared in The Boston Globe, Rhode Island Monthly, Ocean State Stories and more. Now, she’s eager to explore the communities and stories of southern Maine. When she’s not hunting for stories, she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, searching for sea glass and reading a book on the beach.
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South Portland voters could decide whether to close Kaler Elementary
A petition was taken out to save the school by putting the question to voters.
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South Portland School Board in turmoil amid budget crisis
The vice chair resigned abruptly Tuesday night, and recall papers were taken out to recall the board chair.
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Vice chair of South Portland School Board resigns
Adrian Dowling steps down days after recall papers were taken out against him and board Chair Rosemarie De Angelis.
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Recall papers taken out against 2 South Portland School Board members
A registered voter took out papers against the chair and vice chair over the board’s decision to close Kaler Elementary.
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What you should know about South Portland’s proposed comprehensive plan
This plan will provide a guideline for city policy and growth for the next 15 years
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South Portland will close Kaler Elementary
The South Portland School Board voted to reconfigure the remaining elementary schools by grade level bands.
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South Portland will no longer accept plastic bags in compost drop-off bins
The changes go into effect April 1.
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Clear out your space and donate to these 8 places in Greater Portland
Spring cleaning time is a good way to give your gently used items a second life with someone else.
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South Portland School Department proposes closing Kaler Elementary
The school district offered two options for school reconfiguration and redistricting for the next school year.