BRUNSWICK — A recently approved Habitat for Humanity development on Cumberland Street is raising questions about whether the economic viability of the project outweighs density and safety concerns. The Planning Board on July 13 approved the site plan for the three-unit development on a vacant lot at 46 Cumberland St. by a vote of 3-1, […]

BATH — Just days before the scheduled announcement of a major tenant at Brunswick Naval Air Station, the agency redeveloping the base said it is considering entering a national tax credit program to lure tenants. The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board of directors met in private Tuesday at Bath City Hall to hammer out the […]

HARPSWELL — Organizers are gearing up for the seventh annual Harpswell Festival, which will be held July 24-25 at Mitchell Field. The festival will feature food, music and fireworks on July 24. On Sunday, July 25, the popular lobster boat races will be held, this time within full view of shore spectators. Musical performances begin […]

YARMOUTH — An effort to help fund dredging of the Royal River may be gaining momentum after a congressional committee approved an appropriations request from U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, on Tuesday. Town Manager Nat Tupper said the last time the river was dredged – nearly 15 years ago – he heard no complaints from marine owners, […]

FALMOUTH — The large metal trash container at Town Landing will be removed this week, according to the town, after too many instances of illegal dumping of non-harbor trash. The town-owned property will now be a carry-in, carry-out facility. “We are sorry for any inconvenience but we have been forced to do this to maintain […]

In a case with racial overtones, a woman, 22, faces charges after admitting she lied about being attacked by five men.

FALMOUTH — New officers and dispatchers are joining the ranks of the Police Department. “I’m really enjoying learning the town and meeting people,” said Jeff Pardue, who will begin his 18-week training at the Maine Justice Academy in August. Pardue, who is from Kennebunk, and Luke Hallett, who grew up in Falmouth, are shadowing officers […]

PORTLAND — A decision by the City Council on whether to relax zoning rules along the waterfront has been delayed to give councilors more time to review the proposal. The council was scheduled to vote on changes to the Waterfront Central Zone at its July 19 meeting, but will now wait until Aug. 16. The […]

PORTLAND — Police are looking for a suspect they believe could be involved in a string of recent armed robberies. Robberies on July 13, 18 and 19, all on Forest Avenue, reportedly involved a younger, white man wielding a large butcher’s knife. The July 13 robbery happened at Scrub A Dub car wash, 1185 Forest […]

CUMBERLAND — A master plan is in the works for the Doane property, a 43-acre piece of town-owned land intended for mixed-use development. The Town Council voted unanimously after an executive session last week to sign a memorandum of understanding with Bateman Partners to give the Portland company 120 days to develop a plan for the […]