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Obituary: Tim W. Grindle
POWNAL – Timothy “Tim” Wayne Grindle, 77, of Pownal, died on March 13, 2026, in Scarborough surrounded by family after a …
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At what cost? The growing burden on working Mainers. | Column
Across the board, the cost of everyday life is rising. Mainers deserve leadership that prioritizes stability, transparency and lowering costs, not adding to them.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s early childhood intervention system was broken. Schools are taking over.
Fifty school districts have already assumed control of preschool and pre-K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders say the shift has benefited students.
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Under budget challenges, Pownal Elementary School could be repurposed
The RSU 5 board is considering the reconfiguration of Pownal Elementary School into a special education center during a tight budget season.
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The story the walls of the State House tell | Column
May the inclusion of female leaders in the halls of the Capitol send the message to young women that they belong.
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A community conversation about Freeport-area schools’ future | Column
Over the coming months, the RSU 5 board will be gathering more information and developing the district’s strategic plan.
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How you can stay engaged to help shape Maine’s future | Column
State Senate President Mattie Daughtry believes the legislative process belongs to the people.
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Freeport to host Freeze Out fundraiser for food, fuel
Nonprofit aims to ease increasing food and fuel insecurity in Freeport and Pownal through the 22nd annual Freeze Out fundraiser.
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Black history lives in our community | Column
In Maine, Black history goes back centuries, woven into the lives of enslaved people, freed Black families and multiracial communities who built lives here despite systemic barriers.