I got a really interesting email a few weeks back from a parent in Cumberland. She told me about a mother in Cumberland/North Yarmouth who convinced the Teacher's Association, in Cumberland, to sponsor the money to bring the film 'Race to Nowhere' to the town for a community showing. 

The film has already been shown in Cape Elizabeth, Freeport, and many other towns per parent and school requests. Last night (March 1st) was the showing in Cumberland at the Cumberland Congregational Church. Unfortunately I was unable to make it. I mean hey, someone's got to produce the 11 news. I'm hoping the movie is on Netflix. :=)

Even though I haven't seen it, after talking to parents who have I can say it's getting very powerful reviews. I think it's great that parents and kids are showing up to see the film.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Portland's school superintendent unveils his proposed budget plan for the 2011- 2012 school year.

 In all, the plan totals more than $92 million dollars and  would include the loss of 82 positions. Superintendent James Morse said the actual number of layoffs will be reduced by voluntary retirements.

 This proposed budget reflects a loss of six million dollars in federal funding.

Morse says the budget would allow Portland to expand early childhood education programs, improve special education and start new literacy and math programs. He says there is also a commitment to investments in technology.

Maine filmed and produced web series, Ragged Isle, to debut on March 9th - SNEAK PREVIEW EVENT March 5

(Portland, Maine) – The Entertainment Experiment is excited to debut the first episode of its original web series: Ragged Isle on http://www.raggedisle.com/.

Ragged Isle is a dramatic story set on a remote Maine island shrouded in mystery. Drawing inspiration from such cult classics as The X-Files, Twin Peaks, and the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, Ragged Isle has been crafted with genre fans in mind. Barry Dodd, co-founder of The Entertainment Experiment and Ragged Isle director says, “This project is unlike anything you’ve previously seen produced in the state.