Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, presented L.D. 815, “An Act to Provide Energy Efficiency Program Outreach and Assistance to Manufactured Housing Residents,” before the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee on Tuesday. The bill would require Efficiency Maine and the Maine State Housing Authority to develop an education program and conduct outreach to residents of manufactured housing […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: March 24-31
Brunswick Fri. 3/24 1 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Sat. 3/25 8 a.m. Town Council Retreat Town Hall Tue. 3/28 4:30 p.m. Recycling/Sustainability Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 3/28 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/29 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/30 5 p.m. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Zoom, […]
Coastal Journal Meetings: March 17-24
Bath Wed. 3/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 3/20 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/22 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/22 6 p.m. Rivers/Coastal Waters Commission Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/23 9:30 a.m. People Plus Trustees People Plus Thu. 3/23 5 p.m. Master Plan Committee […]
Topsham-area school board chairperson decides not to resign after parents plead with him to stay
After SAD 75 School Board Chairperson Frank Wright sent an email to board members expressing plans to resign on March 9, dozens of parents and residents showed up to a Thursday meeting asking him to reconsider.
Small towns get tool to help efforts to preserve working waterfronts
Harpswell plans to be among the users of a new inventory template to assess the economic impact of their marine industries.
Coastal Journal Meetings: March 10-17
Bath Wed. 3/15 2 p.m. Community Development Committee City Hall Wed. 3/15 4 p.m. Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 3/13 5:30 p.m. Brunswick/Topsham Water District River Road, Topsham Mon. 3/13 6 p.m. Housing Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 3/14 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/15 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, […]
Pending Middle Bay aquaculture lease vexes ‘voiceless’ residents
Local frustration around a proposed 17-acre aquaculture lease in Middle Bay exemplifies the frequent communication breakdowns between the Department of Marine Resources and the public.
Corned beef and cabbage on menu at Elijah Kellogg Church
The Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell will hold a Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper from 5-7 p.m. March 25. The menu includes Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, Leprechaun Pudding, coffee, juice or water, and will cost $14 per person. Customers can eat in or take their meals home. The church is located at 917 Harpswell […]
SAD 75 superintendent pursues diversity, equity initiatives
The creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the help of a consultant to set goals will allow the schools to work on racial and inclusion problems, Superintendent Steve Connolly says.
Coastal Journal Meetings: March 3-10
Bath Fri. 3/3 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Mon. 3/6 1 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall Brunswick Fri. 3/3 1 p.m. Cooks Corner Revitalization Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Mon. 3/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/8 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Council Chambers Wed. 3/8 6 p.m. Appointments Committee Town […]