BRUNSWICK — As the Brunswick Sewer District moves forward with a plan for a $22 million sewer plant upgrade, questions are being raised about whether Topsham, the plant’s largest customer, is paying its fair share. Critics say the terms of a 50-year agreement for sewage treatment between the Brunswick and Topsham sewer districts favor the […]
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Harpswell marine adviser begins year-long task
HARPSWELL — Reviewing town records and meeting with stakeholders are top priorities for the town’s new marine resources consultant. In a Wednesday workshop with the Board of Selectmen, consultant Darcie Couture, owner of Resource Access International, said the town will most likely have to organize harvesters to conduct new shellfish population surveys. But before moving forward, […]
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Bath budget would mean nearly 3% tax hike
BATH — The City Council will vote June 4 on a $15.3 million budget for fiscal year 2015. The proposed spending plan, discussed at a brief public hearing Wednesday, is up about $770,000 from this year, and would cause a municipal tax hike of 1.4 percent, to $7.9 million. With assessments to Regional School Unit […]
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Watch the video of the incident
Watch the video of the incident involving Paul Schlosser III.
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Divided South Portland City Council fails to OK controversial zoning change
SOUTH PORTLAND — Thanks to an unexpected vote Monday by City Councilor Michael Pock, and much to the delight of supporters of a Westbrook Street synagogue and some Thornton Heights residents, zoning changes at the corner of Main and Westbrook streets are on hold. The former St. John the Evangelist Church at Main Street and […]
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Bonny Eagle Scots vs. Cheverus Stags
Class A State Championship Football 11.23.2013
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Trial looms as Harpswell prepares to vote on beach funding
HARPSWELL — With a related lawsuit about to go to court, voters will go to the polls in three weeks to vote on $5,200 in supplemental funding to fulfill the town’s end of an agreement reached with owners of a Baily Island beach this winter. Residents have been battling with private landowners over public access […]
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State senators to hold Scarborough forum
SCARBOROUGH — Democratic state Sens. James Boyle of Gorham and Rebecca Millett Of Cape Elizabeth will be hosting a public forum Saturday, June 7, in the Public Library Meeting Room, 48 Gorham Road, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The meeting will focus on laws passed in the second regular session of the 126th Legislature. Boyle represents Senate District […]
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South Portland show benefits epilepsy research
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Portland Players will host “Alicia & Friends 5: A Musical Benefit for Epilepsy,” Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m. The event will feature talent from all over Maine performing Broadway classics at the 420 Cottage Road theater. Tickets are $30 for adults; $15 for children 16 and younger, and include hors d’oeuvres, a […]
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RSU 1 chief promises more focus after school grades slip
BATH — Two Regional School Unit 1 schools received grades of D in this year’s round of state report cards. Most Maine schools received a C, as did four other RSU 1 schools, while 121 received an A or B grade, according to the Maine Department of Education. The West Bath elementary school received a […]