2013
First lady to honor local vets
Maine’s first lady, Ann LePage, will appear at a veterans’ appreciation event Saturday where family members will recognize veterans and receive medals. LePage will join Peter Ogden, director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services, at a Topsham American Legion post to present awards to local veterans and their families. As part of the state’s […]
Legislator’s ethics bill would slam state’s ‘revolving door’
Legislation to make it unlawful for state officials to leave their jobs and immediately go to work for industries they regulated — the so-called “revolving door” — is one of several ethics bills expected to be debated in the Legislature this session. Rep. Adam Goode, D-Bangor, has sponsored legislation requiring executive employees “in a major […]
Conservation grant to help group conserve part of White’s Island
The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust and Maine Coastal Heritage Land Trust will receive $300,000 to acquire a portion of White’s Island for conservation purposes. The national coastal wetland conservation grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service were announced Tuesday by U.S. Sens Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine. The Harpswell project in support […]
Library fees may rise 3.6% for Harpswell
Three people filed nomination papers to run for a seat on the Board of Selectmen to be vacated by current board member Jim Henderson. The election and annual town meeting is March 9. Richard A. Daniel currently serves on the budget advisory committee. C. Matthew Rich is a former budget advisory committee member and recently […]
March 19 vote slated on RSU 1 cost sharing
Regional School Unit 1 has set March 19 as the date for a referendum vote on the proposed new costsharing formula. The RSU 1 Board of Directors chose the date during Monday night’s meeting. The vote will be held in the five towns that comprise RSU 1 — Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, West Bath and Woolwich. […]
Brunswick police probe 4 burglaries
Brunswick police are investigating a Sunday morning burglary on Boody Street. Lt. Michael Moody said someone walked in to a Boody Street residence through an open door at around 4 a.m. Sunday and took $30 in cash from a purse. The burglary was reported to police at 9:42 a.m. Sunday. Police also responded to a […]
Police: Man exchanged shoes while at Renys
Topsham police are still trying to identify a man they believe made off with a pair of boots from Renys. The theft was reported Sunday afternoon shortly before 2 p.m. at the Renys in Topsham Fair Mall. Topsham Police Chief Christopher Lewis said Detective Mark Lafountain responded to review surveillance video that showed a white […]
Mid Coast Auxiliary completes major gift
BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary announced it has made the final $30,000 payment on its $150,000 pledge to help equip and furnish the walk-in clinic in downtown Brunswick. Carolyn Gibson, Auxiliary president, presented the check to Mid Coast Hospital CEO Lois Skillings and thanked Mid-coast communities for making it possible. “Without the support of […]
Planners, fire association to meet
DRESDEN — The Planning Board meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Pownalborough Hall. The monthly meeting of the Dresden Fire Association is Feb. 6 at Pownalborough Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. Dresden Fire Department members will meet every Wednesday at Pownalborough Station at 6:30 p.m. for truck/station maintenance or training. The monthly […]