CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Middle School library has been redeveloped and transformed from a traditional, quiet library into a modern “learning commons.” Library staff spoke with the School Board Jan. 13 to present the progress that has been made with the updated library system, especially at the middle school. Renovations to the middle school […]
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Bath council mulls Portland developer's $150K bid for Huse School
BATH — A Portland-based developer on Wednesday formally proposed purchasing the John E.L. Huse Memorial School for $150,000, or $25,000 less than the city has been asking. The Szanton Co., which presented its plan to the community at a Jan. 15 meeting, wants to convert the 39 Andrews Road building to mixed-income rental housing. The […]
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Liability concerns freeze Brunswick shellfish fee changes
BRUNSWICK — Concern about tax implications and liability may sink the town’s proposed shellfish fee changes. The fee increase was proposed to shield the town from possible legal action by the U.S. Department of Labor, which has found that some of the uncompensated conservation work towns and cities require from shellfish harvesters violates federal labor laws. […]
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Bath events set for 'Great Maine Outdoor Weekend'
BATH — Bath Trails and other local organizations aim to make the most of this snowy winter during two Great Maine Outdoor Weekend events. Bath Trails – a collaboration between city government, area schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, bicycle riders and hikers – invites people to join them on Nordic skis and snowshoes at the McMann athletic […]
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Scarborough Land Trust adds 43 acres
SCARBOROUGH — The town has donated nearly 30 acres of land to the Scarborough Land Trust, and approved a conservation easement on an additional 13 acres, to expand Jennie and Isaac E. Willey Recreation Area on Tenney Lane. Since its first acquisition in 1986, the SLT has accrued more than 1,300 acres for conservation. The Willey acreage […]
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Brunswick manufacturer gets King's ear on jobs, taxes, regulation
BRUNSWICK — U.S. Sen. Angus King discussed concerns about education, taxes and energy with representatives of Molnlycke Health Care during a tour of the company’s Brunswick Landing facility last week. The Swedish company, which specializes in making high-tech bandages and surgical equipment, has more than 7,000 employees across the globe. It opened its 79,000 square-foot […]
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Brunswick nonprofit's website aims to boost Maine seafood
BRUNSWICK — Regional development nonprofit CEI has released an online tool aimed at helping retailers, wholesalers and consumers source Maine seafood. The aim is to integrate the state’s resources with the growing locavore and buy-local movements that have fortified Maine’s agriculture industry. “Maine just has so much seafood to offer,” said Hugh Cowperthwaite, the director […]
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Brunswick man charged with heroin trafficking
BRUNSWICK — A 42-year-old Brunswick man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly bringing heroin into the state. Justin Ryan was charged with Class A aggravated trafficking in heroin, according to a news release from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. For the past month, agents from the MDEA Mid-Coast District Task Force and investigators from the […]
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Top of the class: Bath high school student records world's only perfect score on AP test
BATH — Getting the top score on an Advanced Placement exam is cool enough. But even better? Being told you’re the only high school student in the world to have done so on that particular test. Balt von Huene of Arrowsic, a senior at Morse High School, did just that last spring. Of about 4 […]
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Architect selection begins for new Topsham high school
TOPSHAM — School Administrative District 75 could choose an architect next month for the rebuilding or renovation of Mt. Ararat High School. The district’s Designer Selection Committee was scheduled to interview four architecture firms Tuesday, Superintendent Brad Smith said in an email Jan. 31. The committee will rank the firms, then conduct reference checks, and […]