BATH — The result of a union hearing involving three suspended officers of Bath Iron Works’ largest union could come sometime next month, according to a spokesman for Local S6’s parent union. Proceedings began Monday and were to continue as long as needed, said John Carr, spokesman for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. […]
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Brunswick council begins campaign for Downeaster
BRUNSWICK — With Brunswick’s $2 million investment in the $23 million Maine Street Station project on a track to get larger, the Town Council on Monday expressed its unanimous support for the proposed extension of the Amtrak Downeaster. Extension of the current service from Portland to Brunswick would not only enhance the Maine Street Station […]
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Big bird watch
Michael Wormser views one of Wolfe’s Neck State Park’s two resident ospreys, which nest on Googins Island. The park held it’s first Osprey Watch of the season on Sunday, April 26, and the nesting pair did not disappoint, as they preened on branches and tended the nest. (Matthew DeLorme photo)
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Maine confirms 3 cases of swine flu
BATH — Gov. John Baldacci said Wednesday that there are three confirmed cases of swine flu in Maine. Three adults are infected; two in Kennebec County and one in York County. “The people are at home and are recovering,” Baldacci said in an Augusta press conference joined via telephone by reporters throughout the state. “They […]
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Falmouth hopes to boost METRO ridership as bus service expands
FALMOUTH — The town and the METRO bus system will roll out the Falmouth Flyer’s expanded route and new schedule on May 11. The service will increase during morning and evening commuter hours to include Johnson Road, Route 88 and Depot Road. The Legislature recently approved Falmouth’s membership in the Greater Portland Transit District, the […]
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Falmouth delays decision to close fire station
FALMOUTH — Despite assurances from the fire chief that closing Pleasant Hill Fire Station would not jeopardize the level of service to the area, town councilors Monday postponed making a decision on its future until their May 11 meeting. They did, however, unanimously approve the fiscal 2010 budget, which reflects the station’s closure, saving the […]
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SAD 51 sends flat budget to Cumberland, North Yarmouth voters
CUMBERLAND — The School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors approved a flat school budget that is likely to appease some taxpayers’ concerns, but at the cost of more than 10 full-time jobs. If the $28 million budget is approved by voters on May 26, Cumberland faces a property tax increase of 3.4 percent, or […]
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Presidential parade
Bagpiper and University of Southern Maine student Steve Lemieux leads a procession of faculty and guests up Bedford Street on Saturday to the Abromson Center, where Selma Botman was installed at the 10th president of USM. (Paul Cunningham photo)Selma Botman is congratulated after her installation by University of Maine System Chancellor Richard Pattenaude, left, and […]
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Volunteers participate in statewide vernal pool mapping
FREEPORT — Volunteers in 13 towns from Scarborough to Orono are participating in a statewide project to map vernal pools in their communities. The Maine Vernal Pool Mapping Project will help determine the location, size and significance of vernal pools for town planning offices. The state passed legislation in 2007 to protect vernal pools under […]
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Yarmouth Town Council race contested, but without Steinbach
YARMOUTH — Few residents new to town government have shown interest in running for elected office in June, but a handful of former elected officials are running again. There are two Town Council seats, three School Committee seats and one Water District Board of Trustees seat available. The council elections are the only contested races […]