The superintendent was directed to deliver a report by October, but the school board scaled back language that specifically mentioned consolidating middle schools, from 3 to 2.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Oscar-winning Maine filmmaker makes Elon Musk his next project
Oscar winner Alex Gibney is known for documentaries about Enron, Scientology, U.S. policies on torture, “The Sopranos” and many other topics.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce hires new director, looks to Clam Fest
Mary Sundeen will lead the business organization and Adrienne Nardi will direct the Yarmouth Clam Festival.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
More Maine parents are refusing standard newborn shots and tests
Pediatricians say the reluctance they’re seeing in Maine is tied to federal rollback of childhood vaccine guidelines.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mother suing Lewiston hospital says oversight caused child’s brain injury
Calyx Hemenway said her reports of pain and illness while pregnant were not taken seriously by staff at Central Maine Medical Center.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
4 takeaways from debate between Republicans running for Maine governor
The 8 candidates who qualified for the GOP primary agreed on many issues, but with different approaches and experiences informing their answers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Reward offered after unknown snowmobiler caused $20k in damage in Dayton
Officials are offering $2,000 for info on a rider who ran over trees at Pierson Nurseries.
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor woman, Medford man struck while outside vehicles on I-95 in Maine
Officials believe the 54-year-old man had stopped to assist an 18-year-old woman who had gone into the median in snowy conditions and was attempting to shield her when both were struck by a third vehicle.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunkport officials to end town funding of Christmas Prelude
Town leaders say an ordinance that was recently unearthed effectively prevents taxpayer funding of the popular event. The abrupt development follows weeks of discussion about Prelude’s impacts on town finances and traffic.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
US women’s soccer legends talk about potential Portland team
The Portland Hearts of Pine host a virtual town hall with 3 current and past national team standouts as part of the club’s push to bring a pre-professional team to Maine.