The USS Augusta’s commander is on a two-day tour to strengthen the bonds of the ship’s namesake city.
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Land trust trail project weighs conservation and accessibility in Bowdoinham
KELT plans to reshape a section of Center Point Preserve so trail users, including those with mobility challenges, can enjoy views of Merrymeeting Bay. It won’t be the first project of its kind, but the new trend has opened up a debate about “nature for all” vs. “nature for nature’s sake.”
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Harpswell’s iconic Cribstone Bridge inspires Roux Institute’s Alfond Center
A major educational building under construction in Portland draws inspiration from a Harpswell icon — the Cribstone Bridge. Northeastern University’s Roux Insitute held a design contest for the Alfond Center on its new, $500 million Portland campus. The design needed to embody Maine, leading the CambridgeSeven architecture firm to the historic span between Orr’s and Bailey […]
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Bowdoin students conclude pro-Palestine protest, call action an ‘immense success’
The college issued suspensions to eight students over their encampment in the college’s student union, which organizers concluded Monday evening after reaching an ‘understanding’ with administrators.
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Report strengthens case for central emergency services building
A new report produced by Harpswell emergency services officials provides further evidence that building a central facility on Mountain Road would shorten response times and cost less than a proposed alternative. The report was created by a local working group after the Harpswell Select Board rejected a request by the Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department […]
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Bath YMCA nears fundraising goal to expand childhood education options
Bath Area Family YMCA is approaching its fundraising goal to expand early childhood education in the Midcoast. With two new classrooms already built, six more classrooms will break ground over the summer.
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Students inside encampment suspended as Bowdoin College President Zaki aims to bring demonstration to a close
Student protesters with Bowdoin Students For Justice in Palestine set up an encampment inside the college’s student union building Friday and are now facing disciplinary action from the school.
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Harpswell has 44 of Maine’s 600 remaining overboard discharge systems
Since an OBD that isn’t working correctly could introduce pathogens directly into bodies of water, Maine hopes to eventually eliminate them all.
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Bath Housing board member retires after decades of service
After more than two decades of service, including 17 years as board chairperson, Katy Powers is retiring from the Bath Housing Authority Board of Directors. Powers leaves behind a legacy of leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to the community, as well as a deeply grateful staff and board, Bath Housing said in a news release. […]
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New administration sparks uncertainty for Brunswick PFAS spill cleanup
Local officials are waiting for what comes next at the federal level while they continue to grapple with a toxic chemical spill.