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Located in Portland, Maine, Longfellow School is and elementary school that enrolls more than 300 students. The school is a part of Portland Public Schools, which operates various elementary, middle and high schools and serves more than 6,000 students. The district also offers vocational training and adult education programs. Longfellow School offers various sports activities, such as soccer, floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, and track and field. The school s extracurricular activities also include dance and art. It conducts a variety of programs, including cultural enrichment and school improvement. The school operates a parent-teacher organization and conducts workshops and monthly meetings. The school also offers food and transportation services.

The Frye Island Walk Run is the longest continuously running road race on Frye Island, originating in 1985 with a 5-mile course that has seen participant numbers grow from 50 to over 200. This annual event now includes both a 1-mile run and a self-timed marathon, with all proceeds benefiting the Frye Island Recreation Committee to fund sports equipment and craft supplies. Held every July 4th, the race has evolved over the years, moving its start and finish area to the Community Center while maintaining its scenic course. Participants and spectators alike can engage with the event through social media for updates, photos, and results. Generated from the website

HistoryFor over a decade, ChIME has ordained over 120 Interfaith ministers who serve in various capacities in communities in the Northeast and the U.S.SpecialtiesThe Chaplaincy Institute of Maine (ChIME) educates and ordains interfaith leaders who serve with integrity, spiritual presence, and prophetic voice. ChIME is an adult education center to further your spiritual growth and nurture your curiosity about the world.