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Freeport-area schools begin planning for new early childhood responsibilities
With thoughtful planning and broad community involvement, we can build an early childhood system that supports families, strengthens our schools and benefits students far beyond their first years.
Two cheeses tie for Best in Show at Maine Cheese Festival
Whitefield’s Fuzzy Udder Creamery and Durham’s Spring Day Creamery produced the winners.
Obituary: Brenda Kay (Perry) Palmer
DURHAM – Brenda Kay (Perry) Palmer died peacefully, in the comfort of her home on Aug. 30, 2025.
A graveside service will …
Rolling up our sleeves: Strategic planning in Freeport-area schools
As I settle into my new role as superintendent of RSU 5, I feel grateful for the timing. Right from the start, I get to roll up my sleeves and dive into the work of building a new strategic plan. That might sound like just another document on a shelf — but in reality, a […]
‘Alice in Wonderland’ Garden Party benefits Curtis Memorial Library
Vessel & Vine in Brunswick is hosting an “Alice in Wonderland” Garden Party Fundraiser to benefit Curtis Memorial Library. The event is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Full Hearts Farm in Durham. Fall down the rabbit hole at this fantastical party amidst the larger-than-life flower gardens of Full Hearts Farm, complete with drinks […]
Lewiston’s housing boom getting statewide attention
With more than 1,300 housing units in the development pipeline, the city is playing a major role in the state’s housing goals.
Midcoast rep.’s bill to strengthen trade workforce signed into law
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, to strengthen Maine’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on June 13. LD 1117 will allow the Maine Apprenticeship Program to make grants available to certified pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs designed to prepare Mainers for high-wage, in-demand jobs. These grants may […]
Obituary: Kevin Mark Kendall
DURHAM – Kevin Mark Kendall, 66, passed away on June 6, 2025 at his home in Durham.
Kevin was born in …
Freeport-area school budget receives approval from voters
During Tuesday’s local school budget election, voters approved both articles of the proposed RSU 5 school budget.