Fire station closing under scrutiny, too FALMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools George Entwistle III began a budget presentation Monday night by informing the Town Council that changes in state funding have resulted in a $1.1 million reduction in state contributions since he first presented the budget last month. Falmouth got hit extra hard, Entwistle said, […]
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Brunswick School Board approves budget
Town Council to review proposed municipal spending plan BRUNSWICK — The School Board last week unanimously passed a $33.7 million budget for the 2010 fiscal year, an increase of 0.16 percent over the current spending plan. The School Department’s budget will be presented to the Town Council during a workshop in May. The council is […]
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Business as usual promised in South Portland after Maine Mall owner seeks bankruptcy protection
SOUTH PORTLAND — Chicago-based General Growth Properties, owner of the Maine Mall, announced early Thursday morning that it has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. Of the more than 200 malls owned by GGP in 44 states, 158 have been included in the Chapter 11 filing, which is intended to allow the company, under court supervision, […]
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Bath looks into roundabout to get around intersection woes
BATH — In an attempt to improve safety and traffic flow at a high-crash intersection, the city is moving toward a final design for a roundabout at Congress Avenue and State Road. Congress Avenue has a stop sign at the existing T-type intersection, while drivers along State Road have the right of way. Eight collisions occurred […]
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Freeport resident uses New Zealand event to raise tuition money for school
FREEPORT — As a daughter honoring her father’s memory, a mother encouraging her child’s career, and a community member supporting a local school for girls, Kathy Lowell will participate in a duathlon to raise tuition money for students at Coastal Studies for Girls, which is scheduled to open this fall. Lowell is also on the […]
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Cooking locally, with help from Italy
YARMOUTH — A farmhouse on West Main Street was filled with the sounds of friendly laughter, the aroma of simmering onions and garlic, and the sight of fresh pasta, as an Italian woman taught a cooking class to a small group of residents. Loredana Betti, resident of Spannocchia, a 1,100-acre organic farm in Tuscany, taught […]
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Brunswick council rebukes Klatt; Crooker resigns from BEDC
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Monday issued a public condemnation of District 4 Councilor Karen Klatt, whose conduct following a March 30 workshop has angered affiliates of the Brunswick Economic Development Corp. Klatt’s censure came on the heels of the resignation of BEDC member Ted Crooker, vice president of Harry C. Crooker & Sons. […]
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Maine Running Co. expanding to Brunswick, had been negotiating for space at Maine Street Station
BRUNSWICK — Maine Running Co., a running and fitness specialty shoe store in Portland, announced plans Thursday to expand to 89 Maine St. in Brunswick. Mike Lyne, project manager for the $23 million Maine Street Station development, confirmed that Maine Running had considered renting space at Maine Street Station, but said lease negotiations broke down […]
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Bath district marks 'Week of the Young Child'
BATH — The Week of the Young Child takes place April 19-25 and the communities of Regional School Unit 1 are celebrating with art displays and events in the greater Bath area. The National Association for the Education of Young Children is promoting the week, providing an opportunity to bring awareness to young children’s needs. That […]
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Harpswell TV wins broadcast license
For now, 1,000-watt station will remain analog HARPSWELL — Harpswell Community TV has been known to be dogged in its pursuit of public access, so much so that the station spent 12 years trying to ensure that its broadcasts would be seen by more than just cable TV subscribers. Last week the station’s determination paid […]