With construction underway at the new high school, the city of Bath is preparing for the future redevelopment of the existing Morse High School, located at 826 High St.. There will be a public meeting on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of City Hall to introduce the concept of redevelopment and allow the public […]
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Lisbon to vote on $16.8 million school spending that could drive up taxes 2.5%
LISBON — Lisbon voters head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on Lisbon School Department’s proposed $16.8 million budget for 2019-20. The spending plan could increase Lisbon property taxes by $386,434 or 2.5%, according to Lisbon Town Manager Diane Barnes. For a home valued at $200,000, the tax bill would increase $132 from $4,968. […]
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Lobstermen tell regulators: Give us fewer buoy lines, but let us fish them how we want
DEER ISLE — In the heart of Maine’s lobster economy, fishermen told state regulators Thursday they could live with a federal mandate to cut the number of buoy lines in the Gulf of Maine by 50 percent to protect right whales – as long as the state let them decide how best to fish them. Brian Tripp, a Sedgwick […]
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Maine delegation to Trump: Lobster industry needs aid due to China trade war
The four members of Maine’s congressional delegation sent a letter this morning urging President Donald Trump to provide relief to members of the lobster industry affected by the ongoing trade war with China – much as American farmers received government support to mitigate negative economic consequences, according to a news release. The letter from Sens. Angus King […]
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Brunswick festival sponsor drops out after controversy over domestic violence charge
Following objections by three breweries, a controversial sponsor of a new summer festival in Brunswick has dropped out of the event. The “Taste of Summer” festival in Brunswick said that Waterfront Concerts will no longer be a sponsor of the June 22 event. In a statement posted on the event’s Facebook page, festival organizers said […]
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Maine could ditch caucuses, move to presidential primaries
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine could be the latest state to ditch its presidential caucus for a primary system, a move that would leave just a handful of states with the more grassroots caucus system heading into the 2020 presidential election. The bill has sailed through the Democratic-led House and Senate, but the Senate on Thursday sent […]
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Husband and wife charged with killing 10-year-old girl will have separate trials
The mother and stepfather charged with murder in the death of a 10-year-old girl will have separate trials. The decision comes after Sharon Carrillo put the blame for Marissa Kennedy’s death on her husband. She has claimed in court documents that she and her daughter were both victims of physical and sexual abuse at Julio Carrillo’s hands. […]
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Saco chief retiring in wake of investigation, with staff lacking confidence in him
Saco Police Chief Raynald Demers has announced plans to retire only weeks after being cleared in a misconduct investigation. Demers, 58, has served the city since 1984, taking over as chief in December 2016 after the previous chief retired. His last day of work is June 14. The chief could not be reached Wednesday or […]
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Maine briefs: Law to allow more Maine vets to participate in moose hunt; Maine could be latest state to automatically register voters
Law to allow more Maine vets to participate in moose hunt AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — More Maine veterans might be able to participate in the state’s annual moose hunt thanks to a change in state law. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a proposal that allows Maine residents who participate in the moose permit lottery to donate […]
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College-bound Wiscasset graduate says she was once close to dropping out
WISCASSET — Wiscasset High School senior Alecia Baker fought back tears when she had her high school diploma in her grasp. By the time her family caught up with her in the library after the ceremony, the tears were flowing. Baker was among 24 Wiscasset High graduates celebrating commencement Thursday evening. It’s a day that almost […]