FREEPORT — Regional School Unit 5, which serves Freeport, Durham and Pownal, is offering free meals for anyone 18 and younger at all six of its schools. The measure supplies meals to students while schools are closed at least through next week in response to the coronavirus epidemic. Breakfast and lunch pickup runs from 9-11 […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Harpswell cancels most of Town Meeting, postpones budget decision
The town could operate at 2019 budget numbers until it has approved a new budget, if legislation being discussed in Augusta is approved.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Bath closes CityBus service
BATH — The threat of coronavirus has caused the city to cease CityBus operations. The earliest the service could resume services is 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, although the city noted in its announcement that the date is subject to change.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Bath declares state of emergency due to coronavirus
BATH — To stymie the spread of COVID-19 – the respiratory disease caused by coronavirus – City Manager Peter Owen has enacted a proclamation that declares a state of emergency in the city. No business is allowed to host or organize events between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., and no person can be in any […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Bath Arts center launching remote ‘Live from Home’ shows
BATH — After postponing shows to stem the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is instead offering “Live from Home,” a free concert series performed by regional musicians that can be watched live and online on Facebook. William Lederer, at left, the center’s executive director and a former professional musician, will […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Times Record
Habitat for Humanity seeks homeowner for Freeport house
Construction on the home, to be located at the corner of Old Brunswick Road and U.S. Route 1, could begin in June.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath-Brunswick-area closes town facilities, schools, meetings, in wake of coronavirus
The decisions come as 30 Mainers are confirmed as having COVID-19, and 13 have tested positive but require validation.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Two Oceanview residents test positive for COVID-19 in Falmouth
Sweeping closures are taking place at public facilities in communities north of Portland, where towns are shuttering schools, libraries and community centers.
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Bath plans aesthetic, functional improvements for Front, Elm street intersection
The city plans to hold a meeting on the redesign late this month or early April.
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Public workshop on Androscoggin Riverwalk to be held March 14
BRUNSWICK — A public workshop on the Androscoggin Riverwalk is to be held at Fort Andross from 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Guided tours of the Riverwalk from the main entrance will precede the meeting at 1:30 p.m. The workshop offers a presentation on the current status of planning for the Brunswick portion of the […]