March 2020 – Page 222 – The Portland Press Herald

Why 2 Bath councilors changed their tune on animal trapping

by Kathleen O'Brien Times Record staff March 10, 2020

Councilors Leonard and Nordmann cite the risk of trapping healthy animals and the $26,000 cost as reasons they oppose Bath’s plan to manage its rabies outbreak.

Some local schools close Monday to plan for extended closure if necessary in light of coronavirus

by Dina Mendros March 10, 2020March 17, 2020

No plans for extended closures yet, but that could change.

Northern Forecaster

Extra funds needed for Yarmouth intersection

by Kate Irish Collins March 10, 2020

The town- and state-funded project at Exit 17 went over budget.

Times Record

State police arrest second person in Richmond homicide

by Darcie Moore March 10, 2020

State police have charged 30-year-old Chanda Lilly of Augusta with felony murder in connection to the Oct. 11 murder of Andrew Sherman.

Times Record

Brunswick launches tough budget season, residents could face an 11.6% tax hike

by Hannah LaClaire March 10, 2020March 11, 2020

If the proposed town and school budgets are approved as written— which is unlikely, according to town officials — residents would see an 11.59% tax increase.

Maine colleges, Sports

No fans will be allowed at NCAA basketball games at Bowdoin

by Mike Lowe March 10, 2020March 11, 2020

The college decides close its gym to spectators for the NCAA Division III women’s basketball sectional tournament on Friday and Saturday, in light of coronavirus concerns.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Police, DA ‘confident’ Waterville shooting case will be solved

by Amy Calder March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

While police and the district attorney are holding details close to the vest about who allegedly shot 7-year-old Emahleeah Frost in a drive-by shooting Feb. 28, they say they are confident those responsible will be brought to justice.

Business, People on the Move

Gouwens hired as executive director of Ski Maine Association

by Melanie Creamer March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

NEW HIRES Ski Maine Association has hired Dirk Gouwens as the organization’s new executive director. Gouwens has served as eastern regional director of the US Ski Team and executive director of the New York Ski Racing Association for the past eight years. In those roles, he worked with several Maine ski areas hosting national and […]