BRUNSWICK — Math, English and science may be the usual subjects that define educational success, but schools in Brunswick and Cape Elizabeth are nationally ranked for another reason: music. The Brunswick and Cape Elizabeth school departments are the only districts in the state this year to be named to the National Association of Music Merchants […]
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Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth schools among best for music education
BRUNSWICK — Math, English and science may be the usual subjects that define educational success, but schools in Brunswick and Cape Elizabeth are nationally ranked for another reason: music. The Brunswick and Cape Elizabeth school departments are the only districts in the state this year to be named to the National Association of Music Merchants […]
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State OKs 11-district regional school service center
AUGUSTA — The state Department of Education has approved a regional service center that includes 11 southern Maine school districts. The Greater Sebago Educational Alliance Regional Service Center includes public schools in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Brunswick, Gorham, Regional School Unit 5 (Freeport, Durham, Pownal), Regional School Unit 6/School Administrative District 6 (Buxton, […]
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Correction
The April 20 story “Candidates set for Lakes Region local races” incorrectly identified Richard True as a member of the SAD 15 School Board. True is running to represent Gray on the board, but is not a current member. The same story incorrectly identified Robert E. Fogg and Stephen P. Smith as members of the Naples Planning […]
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South Portland Police Beat: April 27
Arrests 4/7 at 12:36 a.m. Kenneth Anderson, 39, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Jacob LaChance on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug and operating under the influence of alcohol. 4/8 at 9:58 a.m. Joshua Isaac Hughes, 35, of Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Eric Young on a warrant. […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: April 27
Arrests 4/16 at 3:13 p.m. Michael Pasquariello, 22, of Saco, was arrested on Payne Road by Officer Shawn Anastasoff on a charge of operating after license suspended and failing to report a motor vehicle accident. 4/19 at 12:41 a.m. Zachory S. Stezgowski, 18, of Scarborough, was arrested on Sequoia Lane by Officer Ian Theriault on a […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: April 27
Arrests 4/17 at 3:24 p.m. James R. Emmons, 26, of Fox Run Road, Windham, was arrested on Preble Street by Officer Ben Davis on a charge of domestic violence assault. 4/20 at 4:01 p.m. Jonathan A. Tarr, 41, of Waldoboro, was arrested on Salt Spray Lane by Sgt. Kevin Kennedy on an outstanding warrant from another agency. […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Shaker’s spring work day Brother Arnold and Sister June invite you to put your hands to work and give your hearts to God because Spring Work Day is just around the corner. Join the Friends of the Shakers on Saturday, May 12 at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road. Lend a hand working at […]
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Birchwood Brewing gets approval from Gray Planning Board
GRAY — Plans for a new business are brewing in Gray. Partners Andrew Sanborn and Wes Hewey, both Gray-New Gloucester High School graduates, hope to open Birchwood Brewing sometime in August just south of Gray Village on Route 100. Both metal fabricators by trade, Sanborn and Hewey say that they’ve helped build brewing systems for several […]
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Casco-based Freshiez creating a "meatless butcher box"
CASCO — A local company that makes vegan, plant-based protein products is looking to beef up its operation — without using any meat. Freshiez, which sells several meatless products such as burger patties and taco crumbles, is currently a one-man show in Casco run by founder Wes Acker. Acker said he uses a variety of plants and […]