Bath-based Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine is hosting the third annual Love to Build Art Auction from Feb. 14-24. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction will be spent on local affordable housing solutions in southern Midcoast. “Construction of a new Habitat home in 2012 cost Habitat about $85,000,” Adam Lacher, Habitat […]
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Lewiston mass shooting commission gets subpoena power
The authorization comes after the commission’s executive director says subpoena power is actively needed, although it’s unclear if the commission will use the new law immediately.
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Family of Valentine’s Day bandit launching charitable foundation
The daughter of the late Kevin Fahrman is honoring her father’s wishes of keeping the details secret, but is organizing a fundraiser to support a new foundation in his memory.
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Brunswick lawmaker proposes property tax relief bill
Rep. Dan Ankeles said his bill aims to help commercial fishermen and mobile home owners.
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Midcoast state representatives running for reelection
Democrats Allison Hepler of Woolwich and Sally Cluchey of Bowdoinham announced their reelection campaigns.
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Dapper Wednesday at Chelsea Elementary School continues to charm, draw celebrity attention
Dapper Wednesday, begun by students James Ramage and Lincoln Bolitho, now 8, is winning fans across Maine and the nation.
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Bath library premieres two new remote-work pods
Patten Free Library in Bath recently announced the placement of two remote-work pods, purchased with grant funding from the Remote Work through Libraries Initiative administered by the Maine State Library and the Department of Economic and Community Development. The library is a community and business hub for the Midcoast region, and the two new work […]
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Freeport state rep.’s bill would reimburse towns for tax program costs
The House Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will have a public hearing on Rep. Melanie Sachs’ bill Tuesday.
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Patten Free Library accepting poem contest submissions
Patten Free Library launched its annual poetry contest Jan. 28 and is accepting submissions until Feb. 22. The winners will have their poems featured during the Library Park Poetry Walk in April. “Our selection of poems for the poetry walk features poets from all points in history (including today), and will include a mix of […]
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Saco police now say they’re looking for 3 suspects involved in shooting
The department continues to hunt for the men who fled the scene of a reported shooting and car crash on Friday.