The council will host a workshop prior to the Jan. 21 council meeting where it will discuss the possibility of allowing recreational marijuana cultivation in town. Freeport currently only allows medical cannabis growth.
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Brunswick fishermen group receives grant to boost mental health awareness, well-being
BRUNSWICK — Through a $5,000 grant from the Fisher Charitable Trust, the Brunswick-based Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association aims to start spreading mental health awareness and advocating well-being for those who’ve invested their lives in the industry. Monique Coombs, director of marine programs with the nonprofit Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, said the 100-plus-member organization will likely […]
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Portland restauranteurs to open new steak and oyster spot downtown
From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring.
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Topsham medical marijuana caregivers seek town licenses for store, more cultivation
Rick Chiaravelotti and Kristie Small have applied for a license to open a medical marijuana store called Higher Living in their building at 605 Lewiston Road, which could be the last store allowed in Topsham under current rules.
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Bath Iron Works begins construction on ship named for war hero
The future USS John Basilone is one of five vessels under construction at the Bath shipyard.
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Bath re-establishes William King Square in honor of Maine’s first governor
The square comprises the land around Bath’s Customs House, on which King’s home was once located.
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Amid continued growth, Brunswick airport looking for manager, hoping to attract flight technician school
In November, the airport surpassed the number of flight operations (22,847) the active-duty Naval Air Station did in 2005, the last year all the base squadrons were fully operational.
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Lisbon’s new economic and community development director sees town poised for great things
Brett Richardson, Lisbon’s new economic and community development director, feels he’s come to town at a very exciting time for the town.
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Mt. Ararat High School student honored for helping save man trapped under riding lawnmower
15-year-old Gabe Stinson of Bowdoin helped bus driver Connie Lalier lift a riding lawnmower off an elderly man who became trapped under it while clearing snow from his driveway on Dec. 18.
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Bath appoints new city clerk
The Bath City Council voted unanimously to appoint Interim City Clerk Darci Wheeler as Bath City Clerk.