PORTLAND — Under Gov. John Baldacci’s proposed state budget, funding for the Amtrak Downeaster may hinge on the federal government’s willingness to broaden the use of transportation dollars for rail operations. That’s because Baldacci’s $6.1 billion biennial spending plan does not include operations funding for the Downeaster, a service that has reported steady gains in […]
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s-scareattheview-012309 'First garden' idea wins national contest
SCARBOROUGH — Hungry for change? Try growing a vegetable garden. That’s the message many online voters sent President Barack Obama last week when they selected Roger Doiron’s suggestion to establish a White House vegetable garden as the grand prize-winner in a national online contest. Scarborough resident Doiron, director of Kitchen Gardeners International, created his “Eat […]
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m-BRFtopsadulted-012309 Merrymeeting Adult Ed offers courses, trips
TOPSHAM — Merrymeeting Regional Adult Education will offer a variety of vocational courses this winter and spring as well as recreational art, dance, boating safety and computer classes, trips and tours. There are also several Internet-based open enrollment programs offered through a partnership with Ed2Go and Gatlin Educational Services. Merrymeeting Adult Education is offered jointly […]
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m-bathmuseum-012309 Museum sets sail with 'Sea Within Us' exhibit
BATH — Even if you’re an irrepressible landlubber, chances are that much of your life has been influenced by the sea. That is the point the Maine Maritime Museum is trying to get across with its new exhibit, “The Sea Within Us: Iconically Maritime in Fashion and Design,” which continues at 243 Washington St. through […]
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m-bruncompassproject-012309 Compass Project adds Mid-Coast program
BRUNSWICK — A Portland-based boat-building program for at-risk youth will soon have a satellite program in the Mid-Coast. The Compass Project, now in its seventh year working with disadvantaged and under-served students, will begin a 16-week program at the Maine Advanced Technology Center on Jan. 26. Students from Morse High School in Bath will take […]
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m-bruncouncil-012309 Council weighs pros, cons of cell phones in meetings
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Tuesday discussed whether it should implement a rule prohibiting councilors from using cell phones and personal digital assistants during meetings. The proposal was introduced by Councilor Margo Knight, who asked that colleagues consider changing council rules because the devices could be distracting to councilors and the public. “It’s important […]
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m-brunlongfellowdays-012309 Brunswick prepares for annual Longfellow Days
BRUNSWICK — The annual month-long celebration of one of Brunswick’s most famous citizens, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, will begin Feb. 1. Like previous events honoring the 19th-century poet, Longfellow Days 2009 will focus on a theme. This time events will revolve around “Longfellow: Citizen of the World” and include lectures and presentations by historians, films, dance, […]
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Hip hop at Huse
Zumba teacher Tony Garreton dances a lead role in front of students last Saturday afternoon at Huse School in Bath. Garreton, a native of Peru, teaches the dance as an aerobic exercise class in many places throughout the Mid-Coast area. He volunteered to give a lesson as part of a hip-hop class in the bi-weekly […]
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s-spknightville-012309 Knightville weathers economic storm Business owners get creative to spur consumer spending
SOUTH PORTLAND — Knightville businesses are getting aggressive and creative in the face of an economic slump that’s leaving empty storefronts and vacant apartments in the downtown business district. How aggressive? How about a chance to win a new car for buying a residential condo? Near basement prices for first-class office space with a long […]
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m-bathstalactites-012309 Combining art, architecture Composite maker builds 18 ‘stalactites’ for exhibit
BATH — In wanting to expand their custom parts-building business to incorporate more renewable energy applications and architecture, Steve and Maureen Hassett had a unique project on their hands when they were asked to fabricate a set of 18 fiberglass “stalactites.” The Hassetts, owners of Custom Composite Technologies, were approached by the London-based firm of […]