Maine native Kate Stookey will take over the position at Maine Coast Heritage Trust in early 2022 after current President Tim Glidden retires at the end of this year.
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Police: Woman struck, killed while walking on Route 196 in Topsham
The woman was walking with her six-year-old when she was struck by a vehicle. Police are not releasing the names of those involved.
Topsham residents share mixed feelings about moving away from town meeting government
During a forum Tuesday, one resident argued that town meetings are sparsely attended, making it easier for special interests.
Maine Coast Heritage Trust President Tim Glidden to retire
Topsham-based Maine Coast Heritage Trust announced that Tim Glidden will end his tenure as president of the statewide land trust organization at the end of the year. The organization said it expects to name Glidden’s successor in the coming weeks. Glidden has been active in Maine’s environmental sector for 40 years, having served in 1983 […]
Topsham company partners with Filson to launch wool vests made from WWII blankets
Topsham-based accessories company Governor Baxter — in a collaboration with outfitter company Filson — is producing wool vests with material from recycled vintage WWII military blankets. Made from Governor Baxter’s private stock of WWII military surplus, the material is virgin wool produced in America’s mills according to 1940s specs, according to a news release. “Partnering […]
Midcoast Meetings: Dec. 3-10
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 12/6 3 p.m. Facilities Committee City Hall Tues. 12/7 6 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 12/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 12/7 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Wed. 12/8 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee […]
Midcoast dancers look ahead to return of ‘The Nutcracker’ after pandemic break
Maine State Ballet’s annual production of ‘The Nutcracker’ is set to debut Friday and will feature more than 200 dancers from across the state.
COVID-19 cases among children in Midcoast, statewide continue to rise
Maine CDC Spokesperson Robert Long said vaccination remains the best way to curb the number of COVID-19 cases among Mainers.
‘We will do what we have to’: Maine DOT doesn’t rule out closing Brunswick-Topsham bridge if deterioration persists
Maine Department of Transportation’s primary concern is that the weight of a commercial vehicle could puncture the deck of the Frank J. Wood bridge, Chief Engineer Joyce Taylor said Tuesday.
Midcoast Meetings: Nov. 26-Dec. 3
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Wed. 12/1 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 11/29 6:30 p.m. Town Council/Finance Committee Capital Improvement Program Meeting Wed. 12/1 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 12/1 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Thur. 12/2 […]