Opponents of a controversial liquid propane gas terminal and storage tank project reacted with cheers and relief Tuesday to the news that the developers are withdrawing their application. “I’m happy. We fought long and hard for this,” Steve Hinchman, attorney for the group Thanks But No Tank, said. “I’m glad they’re withdrawing it. Congratulations to […]

First lady Ann LePage visited the Long Branch School and General Store on Tuesday, where a former fire station is being transformed into a resource center for veterans. LePage was joined by members of the community, municipal and veterans’ organization officials and Main Street business owners. John Favreau, a co-owner of Long Branch, led LePage […]

FREEPORT — Looking for a comprehensive report on the health of its clam flats, the town has hired a Brunswick firm to complete an almost yearlong assessment of its shellfish habitats. Several of Freeport’s flats have gone fallow while others have remained “high producers,” according to a report from the town’s Shellfish Conservation Commission. Town […]

Residents spent nearly four hours debating at Town Meeting, with an hour spent arguing over the 2013-14 summer recreation program Tuesday night. Voters were asked to approve a $2.6 million budget recommended by selectmen — up $3,787 from the current budget. Selectmen and the Budget Committee agreed on expenditures for most articles, but there was […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton stayed on safe political ground Tuesday, advocating women’s rights globally in a 12-minute speech, but that was enough to excite fans imploring the former first lady, senator and secretary of state to run again for president three years from now. Clinton, perhaps as popular as ever in her 22 […]

The Brunswick Rotary Club presented its 12th “historic site” recognition to the town of Brunswick on Monday at the Brunswick Station Visitor Center. A 14-inch-by-28-inch bronze plaque was unveiled on an exterior wall of the visitor center, recognizing the history of rail transportation in Brunswick, according to Brunswick Rotary President David Gleason. Gleason told those […]

The Feed Our Scholars Initiative, whose goal is to provide weekend packets of nutritious food for Wiscasset school children suffering food insecurity, is readying its first fundraising event. A spaghetti feast combined with an abundant silent auction is set for Saturday, April 6, beginning at 5 p.m, at St. Philip’s Church. At a cost of […]