Portland Public Schools reached a milestone in our FY 25 budget process when the Board of Public Education on April 9 approved a $161.4 million school budget to recommend to the City Council. One of the things that I’m proudest about in this budget process is the amount of community engagement involved. Since March 5, […]
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People and Business: April 17
Hires, promotions, appointments Khmer Maine, a nonprofit organization serving the Cambodian population in Maine, appointed longtime president and founder Marpheen Chann as its new executive director. Tatia Gagnon of Gorham was promoted to senior vice president, senior commercial loan workout relationship management at KeyBank’s Specialized Finance group. She joined the bank in 2007 and led […]
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Falmouth girls hold off Yarmouth for a taste of revenge
Navigators get three goals from freshman sensation Riley Davis, beat Clippers in playoff rematch, 8-7.
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SAD 51 budget proposal up 7% over this year’s budget
Nearly $2.3 million of the proposed $3.2 million increase is for employee salaries and benefits in the Cumberland-North Yarmouth district.
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Falmouth Land Trust partners with libraries to keep Earth Day spirit alive throughout year
The Falmouth Land Trust has partnered with several local libraries to encourage patrons to get outdoors and explore nature.
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Freeport Falcons Spring Sports Preview
BASEBALL Coach: Steve Shukie (third year, 38-21 overall record) 2023 record: 8-9 (Lost, 6-3, to Leavitt in Class B South preliminary round) Top returning players: Arlo Boutureria (Senior), Aaron Converse (Senior), Tristan Francis (Senior), Will Maneikis (Senior), Thomas Roy (Senior), Harry Walker (Senior), Ben Bolduc (Junior), Liam Emmons (Sophomore) Pivotal games: May 3 @ Greely, […]
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Waynflete Flyers Spring Sports Preview
BASEBALL (co-op with North Yarmouth Academy) Coach: Paul Grazia (10th year, 57-80 overall record) 2023 record: 14-4 (Lost, 4-3 (8 innings), to Sacopee Valley in Class C South semifinals) Top returning players: Cole Lambert (Senior), Matthew Powers (Senior), Caden Violette (Senior), Nico Herrera (Junior), Dylan Kullman (Junior) Pivotal games: April 22 OOB, May 1 SACOPEE VALLEY, May 6th […]
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Deering Rams Spring Sports Preview
BASEBALL Coach: Casey Lawrence (first year) 2023 record: 0-16 (no postseason) Top returning players: Jackson Forest (Senior), Avery Lawrence (Senior), Tavian Lauture (Junior) Pivotal games: April 19 @ Thornton Academy, May 4 PORTLAND, May 7 @ Scarborough, May 9 @ Falmouth, May 14 GORHAM, May 23 SOUTH PORTLAND, May 25 @ Cheverus Coach’s comment: “Our […]
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Cheverus Stags Spring Sports Preview
BASEBALL Coach: Tony DiBiase (fourth year, 30-24 overall record) 2023 record: 10-8 (Lost, 6-3, to Falmouth in Class A South quarterfinals) Top returning players: Chris Murphy (Senior), Liam Backman (Junior), Devin Kelly (Junior), Reis Stamaris (Junior) Pivotal games: April 30 FALMOUTH, May 4 SCARBOROUGH, May 7 @ Marshwood, May 10 @ Gorham, May 14 @ […]
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Letter: Falmouth council already decided on workforce housing developer selection
I watched an unusual vendor selection process on April 3 as the Falmouth Town Council sought to narrow the number of possible choices for Woods Road “workforce housing” from four to two vendors. (A link to proposals is on falmouthme.org.) This was based on the need to select a vendor by May 29. Could this […]