TOPSHAM — Selectman Sandra Consolini faces competition from Marie Brillant and Andrew Mason in her bid for a second, three-year term. Two seats on the board are up for grabs. Selectman Steve Edmondson is not seeking re-election. There are also two seats open on the School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors. Scott McKernan is […]

BRUNSWICK — A second man was arrested last week in connection with an ongoing investigation involving the assault and stabbing of a 26-year-old man at his home on Stanwood Street. Manessah Massaline, 40, of 17 Federal St. was arrested without incident at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 24, after an investigation led police to a High Street […]

TOPSHAM — School Administrative District 75 Superintendent Mike Wilhelm plans to bring a completed application to close West Harpswell School to the School Board on Oct. 14. If the board approves the application, SAD 75 will submit it to the state Department of Education the following day, with a copy to go to Harpswell. The application […]

BATH — The former Stinson Seafood cannery property is for sale. The 65 Bowery St. property, owned by Dirigo Holdings, has a price tag of $2.5 million, according to J. Lee Nelsen, associate broker with Fishman Realty Group, which is listing the 5.6-acre site. Bruce Poliquin, principal of Dirigo Holdings and a former Republican candidate for […]

FALMOUTH — The Town Council has determined how it will proceed on creation of a proposed “town center” at the Plummer-Motz and Lunt schools. After a lengthy and occasionally heated discussion Monday evening, the council decided to discuss options for the library, Town Hall and a proposed community recreation center at a public meeting with […]

YARMOUTH — The Town Council is reviewing the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan and is expected to hold a public hearing on the recommendations Thursday, Oct. 7. The updated plan was formally presented to the council by the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee co-chairwomen, Esther Pappas and Mary Williamson, on Sept. 2. Since then, the council […]

CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Sept. 22 unanimously adopted an ordinance and authorization agreement for the Property Assessed Clean Energy program. Through that program, Efficiency Maine administers a revolving loan fund that finances energy efficiency improvements, like solar panels and efficient heating systems and insulation. Federal stimulus funds fuel the program. The $20 million revolving […]

FALMOUTH — The process to obtain public documents from the town is being made more rigorous  in light of what town officials say is a dramatic increase in the number of requests in the past year. But an expert on Maine’s freedom of information law says the town may be going too far. The School […]

PORTLAND — A new group for parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Lincoln Middle School, 522 Stevens Ave. A School Department press release said the network will allow parents to connect with each other, learn more about ADHD/executive function and […]

FREEPORT — Incumbent Democratic Rep. David C. Webster is challenged by Republican newcomer William Greene in the election to represent Freeport and a portion of Pownal in House District 106. Both Greene and Webster agree the budget deficit needs to be addressed in the coming years, but Greene wants to make responsible cuts, while Webster […]