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South Portland breaks ground on new middle school
Construction has started on the state-funded school, which is expected to be completed in 2023.
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Future students of the new middle school in South Portland from Skillin Elementary School at the groundbreaking ceremony on June 3. They are accompanied by Michael Johanning, architect for WBRC. The school is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023.
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SOUTH PORTLAND After 15 years of organizing and planning, construction on the new South Portland middle school has begun, with Skillin Elementary students, future attendees, breaking ground on June 3.
Construction of the $69.3 million school is underway behind Memorial Middle School on Wescott Street. Groundbreaking ceremony attendees were standing on what would be the new school’s cafeteria, said Superintendent Ken Kunin.
Toy fund overcomes pandemic challenges to deliver joy to children
Curbside toy pickups are among the changes made necessary by challenging times.
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Nonprofits have had to make lots of adjustments during the pandemic, finding new ways to operate safely and struggling to serve their communities at a time of historic needs and limited resources.
The Press Herald Toy Fund is no different.
An early start to the fundraising campaign, expanded coverage of the effort by the Sun Journal in Lewiston and The Times Record in Brunswick, and the generous spirit of readers who want to contribute in a difficult time are helping the toy fund meet the increased need as families struggle through the economic fallout from the pandemic.