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Stephen Russell Expands Financial Services Practice...
Scarborough, ME - AspenCross Financial Group, an independent community-based financial advisory, investment management and employee benefits firm, is pleased to announce that Stephen H. Russell, a resident of Pownal, Maine has joined the firm as an Investment Advisor Representative.
RSU 5 budget fails by 79 votes as Pownal, Durham voters balk
Member Towns Split Over School District Vote
Voters rejected a school budget for RSU 5 that would have affected taxes differently in its three member towns.
$23.5M school budget goes to voters in Freeport, Pownal, Durham
Hundreds Scrutinize RSU 5's Budget
Hundreds of people packed the Freeport High school gym Tuesday night, pouring over the Regional School Unit No.
Shooting of Pownal, Maine, man called accidental
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says the shooting of a 19-year-old in Pownal was an apparent accident.
With the help of the state Legislature, the Select Board was able this week to reappoint longtime town official Clint Hutchins to a town auditor's post - and members wasted little time doing so.
Freeport School Committee waives tuition agreement for Pownal
FREEPORT a ' The School Committee unanimously approved a one-time amendment to the Pownal tuition agreement Monday night.
Freeport farmer vows to create a market with local emphasis
Locations, dates and times of the Cumberland Farmers Market Association markets: a Falmouth, Wednesdays, May 6 through Oct.
RSU 5 delays budget vote, wants to put brakes on reorganization; state won't allow it
Pownal faces 'perfect storm' after education chief withdraws offer to offset school taxes
FREEPORT a ' Only days after she offered the Pownal School Department a $190,000 grant to help offset a potential 36 percent tax increase, state Education Commissioner Susan Gendron on Monday night withdrew the offer.
Pownal vote seeks to repeal school consolidation; no answers for RSU budget woes
FREEPORT a ' Pownal residents upset by a 36 percent tax increase in the Regional School Unit 5 budget have forced a vote on repeal of school consolidation.
Some towns experiencing consolidation regret
Some towns experiencing consolidation regret STEUBEN, Maine - Towns that no longer want to be part of the regional school unit they voted to join are finding themselves caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place.
Farm-fresh produce straight to the Freeport Food Pantry
FREEPORT a ' With the help of a little seed money, fresh produce and healthy eating education will be available to customers of the Freeport Food Pantry.A The pilot program, called "Fresh from the Pantry," was made possible by a $500 grant from Healthy Casco Bay, a group funded with tobacco settlement dollars from the Fund for a Healthy Maine.
Town launches plan for 250th birthday
A group of about 20 people, representing various organizations, met Wednesday to plan a very big birthday party in Pownal.
Tech center talent helps Stockton mark milestone
WALDO : The people who built Fort Pownal on Cape Jellison in Stockton Springs never saw a computer, but if they were around today, they would likely be impressed with the work people like Susie Martin can do with one.
Pownal's costs rise 300% in proposed RSU budget
FREEPORT a ' Pownal residents are reportedly "outraged" by a proposed $24 million budget for Regional School Unit 5 that would increase the schools' share of their property taxes by an estimated $1,500 per household.
Close to Home: Greater Portland Briefly
Devon Wilbanks, 9, recently raised $260.50 for the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.
Pownal candidate night will be held on Feb. 27
The Select Board approved an application this week from Ray Rodrigues, a member of the Communication and Image Committee, to use the Pownal Elementary School gym for a candidate forum.
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