TOPSHAM — After seven years in Bath, Habitat for Humanity / 7 Rivers Maine will celebrate the move to its new Topsham location with a grand opening gala this weekend. The celebration, which will include food, drinks and deals, will be held at Habitat’s 126 Main St. headquarters Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to […]

BRUNSWICK — As John Eldridge officially takes the reins as Brunswick’s new chief executive, he intends to tighten up management practices that have allowed employees to accrue, and be paid for, vacation time over what is allowed by town regulations.  Concern over the substantial vacation time Eldridge has collected during his employment with the town complicated […]

BRUNSWICK — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection intends to hold a public meeting on Nov. 13 to gather input on a storm-water permit for a proposed passenger train layover facility in Brunswick. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Brunswick High School, but that could change if the department decides to hold a formal […]

HARPSWELL — The Planning Board is asking for citizens’ input on 10 ordinance amendments under consideration for next year’s Town Meeting warrant. The proposed ordinance changes range widely in scope, from a revision of the town’s definition of structures to a town-wide ban on pesticide use. The board has scheduled a workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 5, […]

BATH — United Way of Mid Coast Maine is seeking new funding partnerships with local nonprofit organizations that work to improve people’s lives through education, health and financial stability. “United Way is committed to positively improving local people’s lives and strengthening the quality of life throughout all of our communities,” said Dennis Unger, United Way’s […]

BRUNSWICK — RollEase Inc., a Connecticut-based company specializing in custom window coverings, has extended its lease at Brunswick Landing for three years.  The company opened its doors at the former U.S. Navy air base in April and initially signed a one-year lease, but decided quickly to commit to staying on, according to a news release from […]

PORTLAND — A Brunswick woman will serve 20 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $300,000 while employed as an accountant at Coastal Enterprises Inc. Stacey A. Backman, 41, who pleaded guilty in June to federal program and tax fraud, was sentenced Tuesday morning in U.S. District Court. Backman also was ordered to pay $365,168 […]

BATH — Just in time for Halloween, Morse High School’s drama group hits the stage this weekend with a chilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel, “Dracula.” The show opens at Montgomery Theatre at the school, 826 High St., at 8 p.m. both Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1. Tickets cost $10 for […]