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Cross country skiers upset by golf course’s decision to close trails, parking lot for winter activities

by Hannah LaClaire January 28, 2020

Jeff Harris of Harris Golf leases the Mere Creek Golf Course property from the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, meaning the town has no legal authority over the matter, but town officials are working with Harris to try to reach a resolution.

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Bath students get buzzed about bees

by Kathleen O'Brien January 28, 2020

From making to lip balm to studying their “waggle dance,” honey bees have taken center stage in Morse High School’s Advanced Placement Biology class.

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Maine DOT expects this year to seek bids for Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement despite lawsuit

by Darcie Moore January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

The Maine Department of Transportation plans to go out to bid this year to replace the Frank J. Wood Bridge between Topsham and Brunswick. It also plans to pave sections of Route 196 in Topsham and Lisbon, Route 125 in Bowdoin and Bowdoinham and Route 197 in Richmond.

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Richmond residents weigh in on TIF district extension

by Jessica Lowell January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

If the TIF district extension is approved by voters, residents will have a chance to make changes to how the money is spent.

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Tepler announces Maine House reelection bid

by The Times Record January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Denise Tepler announced her 2020 campaign for re-election as Topsham’s State Representative, Maine House District 54, at a small gathering of neighbors and volunteers on Sunday, according to a news release. Tepler has represented Topsham in Augusta since 2014 and has served on the Taxation Committee, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee and is currently […]

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Fisherman’s death in Portland Harbor was accidental, police say

by Matt Byrne January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

David Downes of Brunswick lost his footing as the boat he was on was docking, and he died after about 5 minutes in the water on Jan. 15.

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State Rep. Tucker announces reelection campaign

by The Times Record January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

State Rep. Ralph Tucker has said he has filed nomination papers seeking a 4th two-year term in the Maine House of Representatives, representing House District 50, Brunswick. Tucker has also collected enough $5 donations for the clean election fund to qualify as a Clean Election candidate, according to a news release. Tucker has served as […]

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Kate Furbish mascot decision stirs controversy after school board overrides students

by Hannah LaClaire January 27, 2020

Coffin Elementary School students voted Dec. 20 to decide between the dragonfly, the bumblebee and the chickadee. Students selected the chickadee. The school board later selected the dragonfly instead. The school board will revisit the issue Thursday.