The public has no guarantee of access when the ownership of special spots changes hands.
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Maine supreme court overturns ruling that gave public access to Bailey Island beach
The decision is a victory for the Florida resident who owns the access road to Cedar Beach in Harpswell, which locals had used for decades before it was closed to the public in 2011.
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Authorities call Sheep Island fire suspicious, say cause being investigated
Firefighters saved 10 cottages, but the fire burned 4 acres on the 9.4-acre island in Casco Bay last week.
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Firefighters saved 10 cottages on Sheep Island, Maine Forest Service says
Dry conditions also cause a fire atop Mount Abram, and 15-20 acres burn in Washington County.
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Maine firefighters, rangers bring island fire under control
The large forest fire broke out Friday afternoon on Sheep Island in Casco Bay.
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Harpswell man hurt in drunken-driving crash sues driver, establishments that served her
Samuel Desjardins suffered incapacitating injuries when his vehicle was hit by Cynthia Moody on Jan. 6, 2015.
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Muslim in Maine: Coping with mistrust, counting on faith, community
PORTLAND — On the morning of Nov. 16, 2015, Fahmo Ahmed walked from her apartment on Bartlett Street in Lewiston to a downtown bus stop. It was a Monday, and like so many other Americans, she was already bracing herself for the week ahead. It was cold outside, and she had to get up early […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: April 1
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from March 20-27.
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Auburn-based transit service to take over Brunswick Explorer
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Explorer will keep on rolling. Starting April 22, the bus service, which runs Monday-Friday and costs $1 a ride, will be operated by Auburn-based Western Maine Transportation Services. The change comes after its former operator, Coastal Trans of Rockland, announced last week it would be shutting down after 33 years of service. […]
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Bath forum examines health issues in Cumberland, Sagadahoc counties
BATH — The results of a statewide health needs assessment shared March 25 in a forum at Maine Maritime Museum are being described as a call to action from the state’s health community. The Shared Health Needs Assessment and Planning Process Project was the focus of the forum, hosted by Mid Coast Hospital, the Mid […]