FALMOUTH — Many newly planted shade trees along U.S. Route 1 have died and will have to be replaced, likely because of insufficient watering. Town Manager Nathan Poore on Friday said this is the first “hiccup” in the Route 1 reconstruction project, which has otherwise “gone quite well.” He said 52 shade trees were planted […]
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Bath youth theater goes 'Buggy' with 'Jungle Book'
BATH — Midcoast Youth Theater offers a one-two punch this weekend with “Goin’ Buggy” and “The Jungle Book, Kids!” The all-ages double feature opens July 16 at the Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center, 804 Washington St., and continues Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. “Goin’ Buggy” is a musical comedy where insects demand respect. […]
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Capital to Coast ride spans Bath to Gardiner
BATH — The third annual Capital to Coast bike ride will take participants along Merrymeeting Bay, from Bath to Gardiner, on July 25. Bicyclists will head north from Waterfront Park at 8:45 a.m., proceeding near the route of a proposed Capital to Coast Trail that would run off-road through West Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, Bowdoinham, Richmond […]
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Island off Falmouth invites summer day-trippers
FALMOUTH — The public can enjoy summer days on Clapboard Island for the first time this year. The island is about a mile offshore from Town Landing, and the 15-acre public preserve is on the northern part of the island. It was purchased by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust last August for $1.4 million. Amanda […]
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Divided North Yarmouth selectmen need lottery to pick chairman
NORTH YARMOUTH — After the four-member Board of Selectmen couldn’t elect a new chairman July 7, the decision was made by lottery. Selectman Alex Carr was randomly selected as chairman for the next year. Newly elected Selectman Jeanne Chadbourne was then elected vice chairwoman. The board is down to four members until a special election […]
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Portland burglary suspect indicted on several charges
PORTLAND — A city man suspected in a series of West End and Parkside burglaries was indicted July 10 on multiple charges. Richard B. Coleman, 29, was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury. Coleman, whose address was not listed, was charged for crimes dating to May 9, including June 20 and 27 burglaries on […]
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'Shark Tank' auditions coming to Portland
PORTLAND — Small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to make their pitch for financial backing July 29 when “Shark Tank” auditions come to the city. “Shark Tank” has been broadcast on ABC for six years, and has a companion “Beyond the Tank” series that follows entrepreneurs who had their ideas funded. The auditions, sponsored by […]
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Portland summer meals program feeds students' bodies, minds
PORTLAND — For most students, summer is a time for nice weather, getting outside, and most importantly, no school. But it may also mean a time of struggle for students who rely on the schools for one or two meals a day. Ron Adams, the former food service director for Portland Public Schools, said more […]
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Tall ships to gather in Portland Harbor this weekend
PORTLAND — They’ll be coming around the Head Light when they come. Then they will fill the harbor around Maine State Pier. Iberdrola USA Tall Ships Portland 2015 will bring a dozen or more sailing ships to the city from Saturday through Tuesday, July 21, including replicas of a Spanish galleon and a Baltimore Clipper […]
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Maine Academy of Modern Music finds new Portland home
PORTLAND — For those about to rock, salute your new home. The Maine Academy of Modern Music, a nonprofit independent music school for students of all ages and abilities, will be moving to a new home at 125 Presumpscot St. on Aug. 1. Jeff Shaw, MAMM’s executive director and founder, said the move is the […]