The Brick Store Museum announced a new discussion series that invites community members to read and discuss historic letters and diaries from the museum’s archives. The program, supported by the Maine Humanities Council’s Discussion Project, offers an opportunity to connect with local history and each other through shared readings of 19th-century firsthand accounts. The series […]
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Posted inScarborough Leader
Forum: Pre-K is coming and Scarborough needs to plan ahead
Do you remember being 5 years old? You may remember riding your bike or going to the beach. You may not remember how good you were at learning. I know a 5-year-old that could probably beat you at cribbage. I know another 5-year-old who has memorized every country, capital, and flag in the world. Five-year-olds […]
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Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Meetings: Feb. 7-14
Mon. 2/10 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/11 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/11 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Town Hall Wed. 2/12 4:45 p.m. Appointments/Negotiations Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/12 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/12 7 p.m. Zoning Board Town Hall Thu. 2/13 […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Sentry Meetings: Feb. 7-14
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 2/10 3:45 p.m. School Board Negotiations Town Hall Mon. 2/10 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 2/11 6 p.m. School Board Public Forum Town Hall Tue. 2/11 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 2/12 3:45 p.m. School Board Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 2/12 5:30 p.m. Community Services Community Center Thu. […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
BHS 2nd quarter honor roll
Grade 12 High Honors: Eva Aranovitch, Kayla Arsenault, Andrea Clarke, Margaret Curry, Nikolai Davidenko, Benjamin Descoteaux, Eliza Doyon, Travis Edgerton, Joseph Elliott, Emily Frechette, Eva Fleurent, Jacob Golden, Taylor Gonneville, Gavin Hayford, Ella Ireland, Layla Keddy, Wyatt Labonte, Ayla Lagasse, Glen LaRoche, Noah Laverriere, Maria Lembissa, Ahlany Martinez, Samson Milliken, Willy Mpemba, Guydranie Nkouka, Teresa Pedro, […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Model railroad museum is open year-round
Seashore Trolley Museum’s new Maine Central Model Railroad building is now open year-round. The exhibit is open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this winter and spring. The building is also open on Wednesdays during Maine and New Hampshire school vacation weeks. According to a news release, more hours will be added […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Letters – Enact policy consistent with Title IX
I have two granddaughters who may want to play in school sports when they are a little older. Title IX is a federal law designed to create safe, fair and equal athletic opportunities for girls and women in educational settings that receive federal funds. RSU 21 receives federal funds. Title IX preserves sex-based distinctions for […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Opinion – Kennebunk Free Library grateful for support of Holiday Giving Challenge Fund
The Kennebunk Free Library is delighted to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Cole Harrison Insurance, George C. Harrington and Diantha C. Harrington, Thomas Hartfield and Mimi Gurbst, and the board of trustees for coming together to create the $12,000 Holiday Giving Challenge Fund. The fund inspired generous giving across our community that helped us bypass […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Letters – Too many details are unknown
The upcoming election on Feb. 11 will ask voters to choose between a three-year contract renewal with Casella and a 30-year contract with Ecomaine. Some members of the Kennebunk Select Board have endorsed the 30-year agreement with Ecomaine stating it would be cheaper in the long run. This differs from earlier statements from the board […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Letters – Speak up in support
I made a mistake. I should have spoken up, but I didn’t. I let feelings of frustration, fury, and wanting to “get it right” get in the way of standing up to some hateful and harmful words spoken at the RSU 21 School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, during the public comment period. Here’s […]