Tenants at Monday night’s Town Council meeting saw the proposed changes — one of which would increase code enforcement and charge an annual fee of $50 per unit for registration — as a potential win for tenants’ rights and safety. Landlords pushed back and made it clear that tenants would eat the cost.
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Another deadline passes for fixing fire code violations at Brunswick airport hangars
After not being able to meet the Nov. 30 deadline for corrective action, Deputy Fire Chief Josh Shean said that rather than set a new deadline, MRRA and the Fire Department will decide on a date for a status update.
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay series features kids’ theater-meets-documentary work
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s next installment of its 28th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Our Town! Adventures in Richmond History,” features the Piti Theatre Company and the 2023-2024 fourth graders of Richmond’s Marcia Buker Elementary School. The event will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. Visit fomb.org for the Zoom link. This program premieres the […]
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History center to celebrate 19th Santa Day and open house
Santa Claus will return to the Victorian Skolfield-Whittier House on Park Row in downtown Brunswick from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The free event is hosted by Pejepscot History Center. All ages are welcome to attend. The event includes a fully decorated first floor open to the public. Bowdoin College’s women’s a […]
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From Harpswell family tradition to festive business venture
Generations of Mainers have made a living working seasonal jobs, including wreath making. Pam Douglas and her son Sterling reflect on the tradition’s legacy, from 10 wreaths sold at Cook’s Lobster House to thousands from their home studio each season.
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Johnson Hall Opera House kicks off 7th Annual Festival of Trees
Johnson Hall Opera House presents its 7th Annual Festival of Trees this week, beginning at 4-8 p.m. Thursday. The CODA Chorus will performs its Wintertime Aglow concert at 7 p.m. at the Opera House. The weekend-long fundraising event features trees sponsored by local businesses, live music, food, photos with Santa and 50/50 raffle tickets. It […]
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Kefauver Holiday Art Show on display now through January
The Kefauver Studio & Gallery in Damariscotta will host a reception on Sunday, Dec. 9.
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Lewiston’s Franco Center to host holiday lunch and entertainment
The Franco Center will present its holiday La Rencontre luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical artists Phil House and Kathy Haley. Tickets are $17 and include the meal (tourtière, an Acadian meat pie) and entertainment. All seats are reserved. […]
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Topsham library to screen Laurel and Hardy classic ‘March of the Wooden Soldiers’
Topsham Public Library will screen the family film “March of the Wooden Soldiers” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Also known as “Babes in Toyland,” the classic stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as its central characters. Laurel and Hardy are widely recognized as the greatest comedy team in movie history, and this picture captured them […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Getting ready for the holidays
This basic recipe for a round pasta bake is the epitome of comfort food in my book. It can be changed up as the mood strikes or according to what you have on hand on any given day. Add whatever sounds good to you: sautéed onions, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, peas or any leftover deliciousness. Try […]