The Maine Republican joined others in her party when the Senate blocked Obama’s consumer-protection nominee.
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Windham council seat sought by three former members
To fill Peter Busque’s seat, councilors will be choosing between Carol Waig, Peter Anania and Kaile Warren.
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Mölnlycke wraps up $14.2M deal
BRUNSWICK — Swedish-based Mölnlycke Health Care has secured $ 14.2 million in funding for a 79,000- square- foot research and production facility at Brunswick Landing. With that funding in place, the medical supplies producer is on track to hire approximately 80 employees for the site when the building is complete, according to Jim Detert, site […]
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Armory board vote delayed
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to table proposed agenda items regarding a board of directors to manage the former National Guard Armory building. Instead, councilors will address the issue at a Jan. 18 workshop. Councilor Mari Eosco proposed an order that would have rescinded the council’s Dec. 7 vote creating a […]
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Topsham Rental to be auctioned
TOPSHAM — After more than 15 years operating as an equipment and truck rental business, the family-owned Topsham Rental Center was forced to close its doors two days before Christmas. Owner Len Lyons, who has lived in Topsham with his wife, Ruth, since 1983, remains hopeful that someone will buy and continue to operate the […]
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Exiting officials slip through loophole
AUGUSTA — A loophole in state ethics law means that lawmakers and executive branch officials who leave office between one year’s disclosure filing deadline and the next year’s filing deadline don’t have to file a disclosure for their last year — or portion of a year — in state government. An example: Rep. Joseph Bruno, […]
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Bath gives final OK to ban on fireworks
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously gave final passage to an ordinance amendment that bans the sale and use of consumer fireworks within the city. The vote adds the city to a growing list of other Maine communities — including Brunswick, Portland, Augusta and Bangor — to restrict consumer fireworks despite a new […]
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Riley to the rescue
BRUNSWICK — For the second year in a row, Riley Hewson, 8, of Brunswick, shown here with Molly, one of his family’s rescue dogs, collected money from friends, neighbors and relatives to help provide a local dog rescue with dog and puppy food. He hand-wrote letters and mailed them or delivered them to practically everyone […]
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Harpswell nomination papers due by Jan. 25
HARPSWELL — Nomination papers for three elected positions are now available at the Harpswell Town Office. Completed forms are due by Jan. 25, according to Town Administrator Kristi Eiane. One selectman, one School Administrative District 75 board member, and a road commissioner position are open for three-year terms. Elections will take place in conjunction with […]