CUMBERLAND — The Maine attorney general’s office hopes to help convince the state’s highest court to allow the heirs to a Foreside Road beach property to pursue their lawsuit against the town and Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust. The Payson property heirs recently appealed the dismissal of their Superior Court lawsuit against the town and […]
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Freeport gets explanation, apology, but little satisfaction about highway clear-cutting
FREEPORT — Maine Department of Transportation officials on Tuesday said highway safety is the reason for the recent clear-cutting of trees along Interstate 295. Last month, trees were cleared along a six-mile stretch of highway from Freeport to Brunswick, which removed a natural sound barrier between I-295 and nearby homes. Trees were cut back to […]
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Yarmouth estate auction to benefit conservation groups, North Yarmouth Academy
YARMOUTH — After John Kauffmann died in December 2014, his belongings didn’t go to his family. Instead, Kauffmann, 91, arranged for the his wide array of collectibles and antiques to be auctioned off, with the money going to environmental conservation organizations. In addition, Kauffmann’s home, at 124 Main St., will be donated to the adjacent […]
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Parkview bankruptcy: Reorganization of Brunswick hospital relies on Mid Coast merger, shuns Lewiston partner
BRUNSWICK — Parkview Adventist Medical Center on Tuesday filed a petition for bankruptcy protection that rests on a proposed takeover by the parent company of Mid Coast Hospital. Citing “years of change in the health care industry and increasing financial challenges,” the nonprofit hospital filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Portland for a “pre-packaged” Chapter […]
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Falmouth councilors elect Goldberg as chairman
FALMOUTH — Town councilors elected a new chairman and vice chairman Monday at their first meeting since the June 9 election. The council also discussed a possible easement to allow the owners of the proposed Rivalries restaurant at the corner of Hat Trick Drive, Clearwater Drive and Farm Gate Road to construct a sidewalk on […]
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Portland council delays vote on Stevens Avenue zoning
PORTLAND — City Councilor David Marshall may hold the key July 6 to the future of the property containing Catherine McAuley High School and the former St. Joseph’s Convent. Marshall’s absence Monday prompted councilors to postpone a vote on whether to place the property into an R5A zone that would increase housing density and allow […]
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Brunswick hospital files for bankruptcy protection
BRUNSWICK — Parkview Adventist Medical Center today filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief. Citing “years of change in the health care industry and increasing financial challenges,” the nonprofit hospital filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Portland for a proposed “pre-packaged” reorganization that would have it consolidate with Mid Coast Hospital. Under the plan, Parkview’s […]
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Portland's new city manager says he's ready for challenges
PORTLAND — Jon Jennings on Monday said crossing the Casco Bay Bridge from South Portland makes him feel like he’s going home. “I believe passionately in Portland,” Jennings said. “I really feel as though it has been very good to me personally and professionally.” Jennings was confirmed Monday night as the new city manager by […]
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Bath students adopt cause of Zimbabwe orphans
BATH — They may be thousands of miles away, but the plight of a group of orphans in Zimbabwe has touched a class at Morse High School. So much so, that the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates students have so far raised more than $3,000 to ensure the African children won’t be turned out into the […]
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Bath arts center serves up art walk, Kennebec exhibit
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center is planning a variety of activities to get the summer started. The 802 Washington St. center will host Bath’s 3rd Friday Art Walk & Trolley Tours on Friday, June 19, and liven things up with live dance. Bath’s Resurgence Dance Company, and Portland-based Vivid Motion, will perform family-friendly […]