Jason Claffey – Page 28 – The Portland Press Herald

Bath hosts its first Pride Festival

Hundreds attended the first Bath Pride Festival at Waterfront Park Friday.

Police said they arrested Daniel Blair, of Rumford, and Caitlin Smith, of Brunswick.

Little Dog Coffee Shop workers said they are prepared to strike indefinitely, while the owner said he is considering selling the business.

If approved, the school budget would contribute to a 7.4% property tax hike.

Wiscasset will allow recreational and medical marijuana stores for the first time.

Voters in Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg and Arrowsic approved the budget, which will have about a 3.5% property tax impact.

The hemlock woolly adelgid, which attacks hemlock trees, has been spreading up Maine’s coast and farther inland.

The fire broke out at Chad Little Outdoor Power Equipment on Pleasant Street Tuesday.

The fire heavily damaged five apartments at the Perryman Village housing development Sunday.

Brunswick High School’s graduating class completed 9,576 hours of community service, according to Principal Troy Henninger.