The islands of Little Whaleboat West, Nate and Tuck are now protected under the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
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Fire destroys Harpswell mobile home, kills dog
A dog was killed and a mobile home destroyed in fire in Harpswell on Wednesday. According to Ben Wallace, the fire chief for Cundy’s Harbor Fire Department and Orr’s and Bailey’s Islands Fire Department, emergency personnel responded to a structure fire at 420 Cundy’s Harbor Road around 10:20 a.m. and the scene was cleared at […]
Midcoast Meetings: Dec. 17-24
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 12/21 6 p.m. Recreation Commission 4 Sheridan Road Wed. 12/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Wed. 12/22 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee City Hall Thur. 12/23 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 12/20 […]
The oyster savers: The mollusks filter water, protect against storms and taste amazing. Restoring their habitat is a no-brainer
Many stakeholders are participating in a project to restore natural oyster beds to a tidal inlet of the New Meadows River near Phippsburg.
Midcoast Meetings: Dec. 10-17
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Wed. 12/15 11 a.m. Community Development Committee City Hall Wed. 12/15 4 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee 4 Sheridan Road Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 12/13 6:30 p.m. Town Council/Finance Committee CIP Workshop Tues. 12/14 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall/Zoom […]
Harpswell, West Bath, Phippsburg to investigate climate’s impact on future of town landings
Baker Design Consultants will conduct a climate resiliency analysis on three town landings: Garrison Cove boat launch on Bailey Island in Harpswell, Sabino Landing in West Bath, and Acre Lot Wharf in Phippsburg.
Maine Coast Heritage Trust President Tim Glidden to retire
Topsham-based Maine Coast Heritage Trust announced that Tim Glidden will end his tenure as president of the statewide land trust organization at the end of the year. The organization said it expects to name Glidden’s successor in the coming weeks. Glidden has been active in Maine’s environmental sector for 40 years, having served in 1983 […]
Midcoast Meetings: Dec. 3-10
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 12/6 3 p.m. Facilities Committee City Hall Tues. 12/7 6 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 12/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 12/7 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Wed. 12/8 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee […]
Midcoast dancers look ahead to return of ‘The Nutcracker’ after pandemic break
Maine State Ballet’s annual production of ‘The Nutcracker’ is set to debut Friday and will feature more than 200 dancers from across the state.
Midcoast Meetings: Nov. 26-Dec. 3
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Wed. 12/1 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 11/29 6:30 p.m. Town Council/Finance Committee Capital Improvement Program Meeting Wed. 12/1 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 12/1 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Thur. 12/2 […]