The old Central Fire Station, built in 1919, is listed in “good condition” but needs utility upgrades. The fire department recently moved to a new building on Pleasant Street.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell residents approve budget with 9.3% increase
Harpswell residents approved a $6.9 million budget last week after rejecting a proposal for the town to acquire Harpswell Coastal Academy campus. William “Bart” Beattie and Gregory Greenleaf were the winners in a three-way race for two seats on the SAD 75 school board that also included incumbent Eric Lusk. The town budget is up […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freedom Reads sets up ‘micro-libraries’ at Windham prison
The nonprofit organization’s founder says supplying books to prisons builds community and inspires hope among the incarcerated.
Posted inLocal & State
Ann McGowan, former Morning Sentinel managing editor, dies at 87
A member of the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame, McGowan worked for the Morning Sentinel for more than 35 years and was considered a trailblazer for female journalists in the state.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Prospect of ban on gas-powered lawn equipment draws pushback in South Portland
While some residents and lawn care companies support the move to electric mowers and leaf blowers, others worry that it would hurt some businesses and lower-income homeowners.
Posted inTimes Record
Barnes & Noble to open second Maine store in Brunswick
The once-beleaguered bookseller is opening a new store in Merrymeeting Plaza, one of 30 new stores the chain plans to open across the country.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Couple hoping to mine Newry lithium deposit urge lawmakers to clarify state mining laws
The couple requests lawmakers ‘restore’ a state law so the deposit would be regulated under quarrying regulations, which are much less stringent.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
EPA proposal would tighten limits on PFAS in Maine water
While Maine’s drinking water standards are already forcing many water providers to install treatment systems, the proposed national limits are even stricter and would force more suppliers to filter drinking water or find new sources.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Lawmakers hear passionate debate over restoring parole in Maine
Advocates said parole is the hope incarcerated people need to better their lives and become productive, but opponents say it will only cause additional trauma to victims and survivors of violent crimes.
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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Brunswick crash
Police said a 20-year-old Harpswell man collided with the driver of a pickup truck on Route 24.