Some were wary of a projected 7.4% property tax increase, while others said additional spending is needed to maintain services.
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Brunswick delays election after secretary of state’s denial
The Brunswick Town Council attempted to switch polling sites from the junior high school to the recreation center to avoid a conflict with the school day.
Just a Little Old: Florida is the canary in the coal mine
The guy behind me at the rental car line at the Sarasota airport was wearing a red fleece with a Bridgewater State insignia, so I asked him if he worked there. “I’m the president,” he said. Fred Clark and I discussed his challenges as the president of a public university today. I told him about […]
Freeport’s The British Store to hold King Charles coronation party
Celebrate the crowning of King Charles III, the 42nd monarch to sit the throne 70 years after the last monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned. Bridgham & Cook, The British Store is hosting a party in honor of the historic crowning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Join celebrants on the front […]
Plant Memorial Home hosts ‘what is assisted living’ discussion
Plant Memorial Home, of Bath, will host an open house and discussion on “what is assisted living” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, on campus at 1 Washington St. Panelists include Shawn Shambo, with a preview of his upcoming Ted Talk and the importance of seniors remaining active in their communities; Travis Dixon, clinical liaison […]
Elwood Watson: In America, knocking on the wrong door will get you shot
A spate of recent shootings serve as a depressing reminder that accidentally ringing the wrong doorbell, driving to an incorrect residence, or mistakenly getting into the incorrect vehicle can be deadly. In Kansas City, 16-year-old honors student Ralph Yarl mistakenly arrived at the wrong home while looking for his younger siblings. There he was shot […]
Bath can expect 4% property tax hike if budget plans approved
Property taxes for a $300,000 home in Bath would increase about $240 if the preliminary municipal, school and county budgets are approved.
Potential redevelopment of old Bath cannery site advances
An environmental assessment is underway at the old Stinson Seafood cannery along the Bath waterfront ahead of its potential sale.
Midcoast girls tennis preview: Brunswick again returns a deep squad with big expectations
The Dragons are seeking their third straight strip to a state final.
Letter to the editor: Special education students deserve more
Thank you for publishing the April 26 story, “Brunswick parents object to changes to school special education service,” by Jason Claffey. I would like to add some important context. In the article, Superintendent Phil Potenziano was quoted as saying that the district will continue to “focus on minimizing regression.” However, when pressed multiple times in […]