These were two of the offerings at a recent gathering.
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Maine test scores dip slightly in math, English, science
Results for standardized tests given to grades 3-8 and high school juniors show that half of Maine students are at grade level for English, 37 percent for math.
Sex offender’s job at Cumberland church with day care facilities raises alarm
But some urge fairness for night custodian Eugene Weir, a man ‘who has paid his debt.’
Vigil for missing North Yarmouth woman turns into memorial service
Family and friends of Kristin Westra try to come to terms with her loss.
Road reopens after natural gas line break in Cumberland
The pipeline was hit by a contractor working in the area of the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
Cumberland council tables plan to move public works garage
The 45-year-old facility needs extensive upgrades, and keeping it where it is would cost $3 million.
‘Weird’ is in: Scientist running Replenova Farm seeks out unexpected niche
“Once I started talking to stores that said, ‘No, we don’t want your vegetables,’ it was like, OK, I guess I gotta figure out what you do want,” the Cumberland farmer says.
Downeaster readies for expanded Brunswick-Boston service
Once a siding project is finished in Yarmouth, the Downeaster will add two more of the runs.
Cumberland council asked to consider quiet zones
About 60 residents pack a Town Hall meeting to call for quiet zones at four railroad crossings.
Sport these ‘nautical statement necklaces’
They’re made with remnant dock line tied into a knot and scrap leather.