Councilors Kathy Wilson and Dan Ankeles expressed an interest in seeing if the rules further relaxed, allowing the sale of marijuana beyond the town’s industrial zones.
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Bath Area Y to continue anti-hunger efforts
The Bath Area Family YMCA is convening an anti-hunger task force to explore how it can best work with its partners to continue to prevent and alleviate hunger in the 14 communities it serves. “Our immediate focus is to make sure the needs of children are met as the new school year begins,” said Marty […]
Closures amid pandemic show the importance of Cumberland, Topsham libraries
As the coronavirus shows no signs of slowing down, many families have missed the community education hub that libraries offer.
Two from Augusta indicted in 2019 Richmond murder
Tyon K. Shuron, 43, and Chanda Lilly, 31, were arrested earlier this year in connection with the murder last year of Andrew Sherman, who died after being shot in the head.
Construction begins on downtown Brunswick Veterans Plaza
The monument is will open to the public on Veterans Day.
Police: Fox that attacked Brunswick man last week was rabid
This is the second confirmed and third suspected case of rabies this year, all within the past two months, according to the Maine CDC.
Lisbon man arrested for allegedly breaking into Bowdoinham apartment, threatening resident
Police say the 42-year-old man allegedly pulled a knife on the woman who lives there but she was able to escape with her children.
Some wary as Topsham-area schools set Sept. 8 reopening date
Maine School Administrative District 75 officials pushed the first day of school back one week to Sept. 8 at the request of teachers, who said they need more time to plan for the school year ahead.
Brunswick looks to grant for bulk of $3 million downtown sidewalk overhaul
According to town meeting materials, the project is still in the design phase, and staff is working to find funding, including a recent application for a $2.1 million grant through the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program.
Harpswell tax rate increases 4 cents
This year’s property tax rate is $6.74 per $1,000 of valuation, 4 cents more than last year’s rate. A property assessed at $200,000 will now see a tax bill of $1,348, up from $1,340 in 2019.