The proposal is up about 2.1% from last year’s but has no tax increase in its current state.
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Bonny Eagle school district seeks $73.5M for budget
The proposed MSAD 6 spending would rise $4.6 million over the current budget.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Hancock County probate judge, wanted on arrest warrant, turns himself in
William Blaisdell is accused of missing a court hearing last week concerning unpaid child support payments.
Posted inDo This, Maine, News
Connect over your hobbies through these 5 Falmouth clubs
From chess to speed skating, there’s a social group for everyone.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Yarmouth artist’s canvas is a salt marsh
Mitchell Rasor merges art and environment by creating watercolor paintings in the tidal marsh along the Royal River. An award-winning film about his work will screen at the Portland Museum of Art.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Why the lobster is emerging as a symbol of the AI sector | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
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Portland Antiques Mall opens in home of former BBQ restaurant
Its operator also runs a vintage mall in Fairfield and plans to purchase another in York this spring.
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Proposed Biddeford school budget up 7%
Cost drivers include staff salaries and new teachers for English language learners. The budget would require a tax increase around 3.87%.