AUGUSTA — Trails or trains? City councilors are asked to affirm, by two different constituencies, the city’s separate commitments to passenger rail service and the extension of a biking and hiking trail to connect Augusta to Topsham. But but choosing one could potentially doom the future of the other, advocates told city councilors recently. At issue now […]
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Man robs convenience store at knifepoint in Bowdoin
A man wearing a baseball-style cap and kerchief mask robbed a store in Bowdoin at knifepoint on Sunday afternoon. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that the robber brandished a knife when he entered the Bowdoin Town Store at 1076 Main St. around 12:54 p.m. Sunday. The convenience store also sells […]
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Complaint filed against Gideon over reimbursements
AUGUSTA (AP) — An ethics complaint has been filed against Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon for allowing her leadership political action committee to reimburse her for political donations in 2015 and 2016. Former Republican state Sen. Ed Youngblood, of Brewer, filed the state and federal complaints on Thursday against Gideon. He contends Gideon, a Democrat, […]
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MSMT sensory-friendly performances promote theater, community, inclusion
BRUNSWICK — When Collins Rush brought out his Collier the dog costume before getting dressed on Saturday, the audience was delighted to pet the soft fur, talking excitedly about their own dog’s names. When Nicola Fava, playing Flutter the butterfly, came out and showed them how her “wings” lit up with bright rainbow lights, the […]
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Bowdoin College author’s new book an exploration of life, family, the work of John Calvin and the pellet stove industry
BRUNSWICK — Brock Clarke doesn’t own a pellet stove, nor does he have any particular interest in 16th-century theologian John Calvin. In fact, he is about as different as a person can be, from Calvin Bledsoe, the titular character of his new book, “Who Are You, Calvin Bledsoe?” Still, he roots for him. In the […]
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Preserve to open in Bowdoinham
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the town of Bowdoinham to invite the public to the grand opening of Red Rose Preserve 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Attendees can tale a guided tour of the property’s trails and learn the land’s conservation story. This is a free, family-friendly event. Red Rose Preserve will be the first first public preserve in Bowdoinham and was protected thanks to donations from […]
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Lobstermen’s Relief Fund Benefit is Sept. 6
Lobstermen’s Relief Fund Benefit, hosted by Cook’s Lobster & Ale House on Bailey Island will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. The Lobstermen’s Relief Fund is part of the Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance, “whose mission is to foster thriving coastal communities and preserve Maine’s lobstering heritage,” according to a news release. The Lobstermen’s Relief Fund benefits […]
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Bee talk at People Plus
A presentation on honey bees will take place noon on Monday at People Plus in Brunswick. The presentation will be led by Bowdoin beekeeper Caroline Eliot, who is the executive director of Cathance River Education Alliance in Topsham and was associate director of Brunswick Topsham Land Trust for seven years. The event is free and open to the public.
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All traditions start somewhere: Bath high school debuts brand-new mascot
BATH — Students at Bath’s Morse High School will see a new, large, plushy face at sporting events and pep rallies this school year. Morse’s new mascot, a shipbuilder, debuted Monday evening at Morse’s annual “Midnight Madness,” the first football practice of the year. The costume was modeled after a sketch by Morse 2018 alumna Sarah […]
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LePage, Moody and Poliquin gather at Republican forum to boost Trump, bash Mills
Maine Republicans heaped praise on President Trump while lambasting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday at a media event at Moody’s Collision Center in Gorham. Gov. Paul LePage, former 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, 2018 Republican gubernatorial nominee Shawn Moody, Falmouth real estate agent David Jones and business owner Pete McVety attended the campaign-style […]
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