BRUNSWICK — A busy summer season in downtown Brunswick will kick off with the annual Taste of Brunswick festival June 14. The festival, now in its seventh year, is an opportunity to display the diverse selection of food offered in the town, said Brunswick Downtown Association Director Debora King. More than 15 restaurants, offering everything from […]
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Cedar Beach ruling could take months
HARPSWELL — Both sides have had their day in court, but it could be months before a judgment is handed down in the lawsuit over public access to Cedar Beach. Trial proceedings in the case wrapped up May 29, after more than two days of testimony in Cumberland County Superior Court. Although a ruling from Justice […]
Falmouth-Portland commute gets a little easier
Bicycle commuter Will Styles returns home to Falmouth on Monday afternoon via the the multi-use pathway on the new Martin’s Point Bridge. The pathway was opened to pedestrians and cyclists one day earlier than anticipated. Construction worker Zac Chickering said about two dozen cyclists and pedestrians crossed on Monday. The outer railing on the pathway is […]
Developer proposes $20M in construction at Brunswick Landing
BRUNSWICK — A Topsham developer is hoping to gain Planning Board approval for a 19-acre, mixed-use development at Brunswick Landing. Priority Real Estate’s proposed development, expected to cost $20 million, includes plans for a gas station, bank, restaurant, office and retail space and a veterinary clinic. In all, at least eight new buildings with attached […]
Historic Bath general store gets new lease on life
BATH — A community hub for more than a century, the Winnegance General Store makes a triumphant return this month with an open house. The building at 36 High St. – erected in 1902 near the Phippsburg line and operating as a store and meeting place until 2009 – had deteriorated enough to be named last […]
Parks discussion coming to First Parish Church in Portland
PORTLAND — Former New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe will speak about city parks and open spaces beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the First Parish Church, 425 Congress St. Benepe is now a senior vice president at the Trust for Public Land. His presentation will be followed by a panel discussion […]
Bath woman arrested for stolen Rx pads
BATH — A Bath woman has been charged with stealing prescription pads from her Lewiston workplace and using them to illegally obtain Suboxone over several months. Kate Obrien, 37, allegedly forged prescriptions at a Walgreens store in Bath, prompting the pharmacist to notify police, according to Bath Police Detective Andrew Booth, who works with the Maine […]
Falmouth gas plans scaled back
FALMOUTH — Town officials say Summit Natural Gas is reducing the scope of pipeline installations this year, but the utility company hasn’t offered much detail. The unexpected announcement came during the May 28 Town Council meeting, when a resident of Falmouth Road asked if the planned installation of the natural gas pipeline would affect Maine […]
Yarmouth adopts school budget, may see tax cut
YARMOUTH — Residents overwhelmingly adopted a $21.17 million school budget in Tuesday’s annual Town Meeting at Harrison Middle School. No opposing votes were cast against the 26 budget articles heard at the meeting, and no public comments were made or amendments offered. One item that required a written ballot was approved by more than a 10-1 margin. “We worked […]
Falmouth residents sue town over assessing change
Note: This article has been revised to fix an error. A previous version of the story said incumbent candidate Chris Orestis supported the council’s decision to outsource assessing services, when in fact he was one of two councilors to vote against the plan. It was a reporter’s error. FALMOUTH — A group of 16 residents is […]