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Mildred L. Day School food drive provides aid, awareness

by Sydney Richelieu February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

The school collected more than 1,500 nonperishable food items during its 18th annual food drive.

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Kennebunk teacher has innovative approach to race education

by Sydney Richelieu February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Kennebunk High School teacher Greg Smith teaches a new elective course called, “Race in America,” encouraging students to look beyond their small town.

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Regional teen center is a ‘safe haven’

by Sydney Richelieu February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.

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Community News – Mid-Week Music goes country

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

The 44th edition of Mid-Week Music is set for Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. when host Dana Pearson and Don Wessels (Ocean Ave Band) will perform a concert of country songs. The material ranges from Hank Williams and Jim Reeves, up through Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton, all the way to Chris Stapleton and […]

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Travis Mills Foundation to host annual Vietnam vets breakfast

by Staff Report February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

The Travis Mills Foundation will host its annual Vietnam Era Veterans Breakfast, welcoming Vietnam-era veterans to the Augusta Civic Center at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The free event is open to all Vietnam-era veterans and includes a complimentary breakfast for both the veteran and one guest. Tickets are required and can be reserved […]

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Letter – Support early childhood educators

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

I was an early childhood teacher for 40-plus years. I taught teachers at the University of New England while serving as the director of the UNE children’s center. I founded Cocoons Day School in Kennebunk. I’m extraordinarily worried about the future of early childhood education in Maine. The average childcare teacher in Maine earns an […]

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Newberry & Verch to open Concerts in West K! season

by Staff Report February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

The 2025 season of Concerts in West K! kicks off Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., with a concert by the duo of Newberry & Verch. The Newberry & Verch show is part of the long-running Concerts in West K! series, produced by Mousam River Music in collaboration with the Brick Store Museum. The museum […]