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State retirement system refunds more than $40M to municipalities
AUGUSTA The Maine Public Employees Retirement System is returning millions of dollars it has been managing for public entities in Maine for years, creating windfalls for some but financial headaches for others. Checks to towns, cities, school systems and public water authorities — some of them for millions of dollars — have been going out […]
Meditation class beginning September
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center is offering a five-week introductory meditation class, “Making Friends with Yourself ” 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 13, The course, which is open to beginning and more experienced meditators, will focus on the rewards of mindfulness practice. Classes, facilitated by Angela Lutzenberger and […]
Brunswick arts fundraiser next month
BRUNSWICK — Local artist and community art activist Catherine Worthington has donated a piece of textile art for a raffle to benefit Brunswick’s Arts Are Elementary program. Raffle tickets are available through Arts are Elementary representatives, online at rafflecreator.com and will be sold at both of the previews for the 10×10 Benefit Art Exhibit and […]
Phippsburg Police rescue infant in car
PHIPPSBURG — Phippsburg police responded to reports of a 10-month-old infant locked in a car at Popham Beach State Park on Tuesday morning. Chief John Skroski said the incident occurred at 11:29 a.m. when the family was unloading the car and their young daughter accidentally shut the door, locking the car keys and the infant […]
Decision pending on Parkview bankruptcy
PORTLAND — No court decision was made Wednesday regarding Parkview Adventist Hospital’s bankruptcy. In June, Parkview filed for Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court in Portland. Under Chapter 11, the hospital would be given the opportunity to restructure their debt or seek other lines of capital. Parkview […]
Freeport planner Larson headed to Denmark, will study energy solutions
FREEPORT Freeport Town Planner Donna Larson is one of 14 Maine business and municipal leaders, legislators, educators and representatives of non-governmental organizations headed to Denmark this month. They will study energy policy, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Climate Tour: Denmark 2015 will focus on how Maine and local communities can achieve energy independence and prosperity […]
Jenna Golub, Stephen Sinclair
SOUTH PORTLAND — Jenna Clare Golub and Stephen Andrew Sinclair were married on Aug. 9, 2015, in a ceremony at Congregation Bet Ha’am in South Portland. It was officiated by Rabbi Jared Saks. The bride, daughter of Andrew and Betty Golub of Kennebunkport, is a graduate of Kennebunkport High School and Skidmore College. She works […]
Goggans, Hill
BATH — Meryl A. and Richard S. Hill of Bath wish to announce the engagement of their son, Clark Thurston Hill, to Jamie Loughan Goggans, daughter of Deborah Staples and James Loughan of Avon Park, Fla. The future groom attended Morse High School, received a bachelor degree from Bryant College and master’s degree in business […]