HARPSWELL — Clammers in Harpswell and Brunswick are planning a massive seeding effort to boost the stock of soft-shell clams in rich harvesting areas. The Harpswell Marine Resources Committee agreed to the plan at its Aug. 26 meeting, committing volunteers and funding to help spread 250,000 seed clams in Long Reach, the narrows near Princess […]
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Falmouth lawyer charged with possessing child pornography
FALMOUTH — A local attorney was arrested Wednesday morning by Maine State Police for allegedly possessing child pornography. Lawrence Winger, 63, of 12 Bay Shore Drive, was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit. He came to the attention of state police within the last month, according to spokesman Steve McCausland of the Maine Department of Public […]
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Land trust has purchase of islands off Harpswell in sight
HARPSWELL — A $250,000 donation from L.L. Bean has boosted hope that the Maine Coast Heritage Trust will complete the purchase of the Goslings islands. In May, the Topsham-based trust announced it was offered the opportunity to buy and preserve the trio of Casco Bay islands, and launched a $925,000 fundraising campaign. But as of mid-July […]
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Habitat for Humanity moving from Bath to Topsham
BATH — Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine is moving its ReStore and administrative offices to Topsham. The organization has been at 108 Centre St. in Bath for seven years. The ReStore has been well received, prompting expansion of its merchandising and retail space to further serve the community, according to a Habitat press release. A […]
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Fundraising pace delays completion of colonial ship replica in Bath
BATH — The pinnace Virginia has faced challenges both times it’s been built. First was the harsh winter of 1607-1608, when the vessel – the first European ship built in New England – was constructed at the short-lived Popham Colony on the shores of the Kennebec River. Second is the past several years, as the Maine’s First […]
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Topsham will seek new town planner this fall
TOPSHAM — The town will advertise for a new planning director after completion of the six-month probationary period of Town Manager Rich Roedner. Roedner, the former planner, was hired in October 2002. He became the interim town manager when Cornell Knight departed in early March, and was later hired unanimously by the Board of Selectmen. […]
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3 teenagers charged in South Portland burglaries
SOUTH PORTLAND — Three teenagers were charged in a rash of residential burglaries in the city spanning from July to late this month. Police Sgt. Steven Webster said approximately 30 burglaries were reported in which burglars entered private homes and stole items. Webster said several of the burglaries occurred during the day. Most were reported […]
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Falmouth council fine-tunes library bond referendum
FALMOUTH — After yet another long discussion about the language of a Nov. 4 referendum on Falmouth Memorial Library renovations, the Town Council on Monday called for more clarification. Councilors scheduled more discussion for Sept. 8, and a public hearing for Sept. 22. Library President Mark Porada broke down the budget, which totals more than $5.6 […]
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Chebeague Chebang set for Saturday
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — After a rainy Fourth of July put a hold on the fourth annual Chebeague Chebang, the celebration will be held this Saturday, Aug. 30. The event hosted by the Chebeague Island Inn will run from 4-10 p.m., with barbecue food, yard games, live music, and fireworks. Tickets are $30, and include the cost […]
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Chebeague Island sets special election to replace selectman
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Rather than wait until Election Day in November, the town will hold a special election in October to replace a selectman who resigned. Board of Selectmen Chairman Mark Dyer resigned Aug. 13, citing personal reasons in an explanation to the board. His term expires in 2016. “Although I have enjoyed most of […]