BATH — United Way of Mid Coast Maine exceeded its fundraising goal by nearly $110,000 and raised pledges of more than $2 million in its annual campaign. “What a wonderful community we have,” said Dodie Jones, who chaired the campaign with Michael Jones. “What generous people. This is a great testament to people’s willingness to look […]

A story last week incorrectly reported that the Brunswick School Department had frozen wages for non-union employees for nearly a year. According to the School Department, the only spending freeze has been in non-essential programs.

PORTLAND — Everett S. Stickney of Exeter, N.H., was sentenced in U.S. District Court Thursday to 11 1/2 years in prison for setting fires that destroyed 26 small businesses in Yarmouth and an office building in York. He was also ordered to pay $3.7 million in restitution to the 27 displaced business owners and their 14 […]

SCARBOROUGH — A local business owner says his attempt to open a pawn shop in Scarborough is being held up by the town’s lack of a local licensing ordinance. Town officials say he can obtain the license he needs through the state, which makes a local ordinance unnecessary. “When I went to the town and […]

SCARBOROUGH — A town councilor last week announced her candidacy for council chairwoman, giving the public a rare peek into what is traditionally a behind-the-scenes selection process. Beginning her third consecutive three-year term on the council after receiving the most votes in the recent council election, Vice Chairwoman Carol Rancourt stated during last week’s Town […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Students at South Portland High School will be able to take an advanced graphic design course as soon as next fall. Superintendent Suzanne Godin said the School Board on Monday night unanimously endorsed the new course, which will not increase education costs. The board also nominated Richard Carter as its chairman and […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Two area women are hoping to spice up the local dining scene in the coming weeks by opening new restaurants in Knightville.  The Snow Squall, 18 Ocean St., is getting ready to reopen, perhaps as soon as Nov. 18, and the Zeta Cafe could begin serving dinner in the old Emma D’s […]

In what’s become an almost annual ritual, the Falmouth boys soccer team lifted its latest championship trophy Saturday, Nov. 7, after a 3-0 win over Ellsworth in the Class B state final. The Yachtsmen have won the title seven times since 2000. Story in Sports, Page 13.

FALMOUTH — The town’s winter parking ban goes into effect next week. Between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. from Nov. 15 to April 15, no vehicles may be parked on any town-maintained street. In addition, parked vehicles that interfere with plowing or snow removal at any time may be towed.

FREEPORT — The new Freeport Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, Nov. 4, to elect an interim board of directors. Their charge over the next few months is to create the guidelines, bylaws and goals of the organization. More than 50 people attended the meeting. They were asked to elect nine members to the interim board from […]