2013
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Shift in the wind for Audubon
Over the last few years, Maine Audubon intervened against several wind programs planned for the western mountains. They argued, not without merit, that high turbines on the ridgelines kill birds, especially raptors, which ride the thermals above the mountains. Also at risk at high elevations are several species of songbird and certain bat species. Sea […]
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NSA defies constitutional limits
Since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the country has been struggling to protect individual liberties while combating terrorism. Most people have supported tougher anti-terrorism moves, even if that meant some invasion of their privacy. But one purpose of protecting against terrorists is to allow the American system of personal freedom to survive, so new […]
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Brunswick Landing: Even better in ’14
As we approach 2014, it’s a good time to reflect on the significant progress this year on the Naval Air Station Brunswick redevelopment effort. The reuse effort at Brunswick Landing and Topsham Commerce Park is well ahead of its 2005 BRAC peers. It’s evident Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority activities are making a positive impact on […]
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Kerwin F. Butcher
BATH — Kerwin F. “Sonny,” “Boucher” Butcher, 81, of Washington Street, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. He was born in Bath on Nov. 27, 1932, the son of Kerwin B. and Katherine (Reynolds) Butcher. He attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School in the class of 1952. […]
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Letha “Lea” Brown
Letha “Lea” Brown passed at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2013, with family at her bedside at Dionne Commons in Brunswick. She joins her husband of 67 years, Harold, who passed in February 2012. Born Letha Mark in St. Joseph, Mo., on April 22, 1921, her death followed a long and painful struggle in Hospice […]
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Sara McCrum Porter
TOPSHAM — Sara McCrum Porter, age 84, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at Cadigan Lodge, 54 Governor’s Way. She was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Charleston, WV, the daughter of Arlington Bliss McCrum and Madeline Broderick McCrum. She graduated from Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, OH. She attended Smith College in Northhampton, MA and […]
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DEATH NOTICE
TOPSHAM — Marvin E. Konz, age 78, of Bridge Street, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. Visiting hours will be Sunday, Dec. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. Funeral service will be Monday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
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DEATH NOTICE
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Erla Browne Kelley, 99, died Dec. 25, 2013, at St. Andrews Village. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 29 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. A service to celebrate Erla’s life will be held 1 p.m. Dec. 30 […]
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GUIDE TO ELECTED LOCAL LAWMAKERS
Office of the Governor Gov. Paul LePage – R1 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0001287-3531Fax: 287-1034 Senate District 10Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell,PownalStanley Gerzofsky – [email protected] District 17Greene, Leeds, Lisbon, Livermore, Livermore Falls,Mechanic Falls, Minot, Sabattus, Turner, WalesGarrett Mason – RSenGarrett.Mason@legislature. maine.gov577-1521 District 19Arrowsic, Bath, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Georgetown,Perkins Township, Phippsburg, Richmond, Topsham,West Bath, Woolwich, Dresden Eloise Vitelli – […]