PORTLAND — James Kise, 75, died at his home in Freeport on Dec. 26. He was born May 2, 1937, in Trenton, N.J., to Charles R. and Gladys Mae Kise. Kise was a multiple-time graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and one of Philadelphia’s greatest advocates. He was a principal in the architectural and planning firm […]
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Allagash Brewing leases Warren Ave. warehouse
Allagash will lease about 70,000-square-feet of space in the former L.L. Bean distribution facility. Allagash will start occupying the space in the first quarter.
Harpswell advances; 4 rejected
For Rob and Tracey Logan, it’s about options for their 10-year-old. Logan said his son does well in subjects like math and history, and has a double-dose of creativeness. But sometimes the fifth-grader has a hard time with how the classroom functions. So the Logans are celebrating Tuesday’s decision by the Maine Charter School Commission […]
Town closer to ‘quiet zones’
Officials approved local designation Tuesday of “quiet zones” at each of the town’s railroad crossings. What remains to be determined is what additional safety measures — if any — would be installed in substitution of the 95-decibel horn blasts, and how the town will pay for them. Tuesday’s 5-1 Town Council decision, with Vice Chairwoman […]
Judge grants Bath right to intervene
The city of Bath has won the right to intervene in neighboring West Bath’s lawsuit against Regional School Unit 1. The ruling Tuesday by Justice Andrew M. Horton in Sagadahoc Superior Court paves the way for Bath to ally with RSU 1 officials in a dispute over cost sharing. West Bath seeks $1.9 million in […]
None hurt in Bath apartment gunfire
Police said no one was injured when shots were fired inside a Central Avenue apartment Monday night, the result of a woman interrupting a suicide attempt by her mother. Bath police responded to a report of a shooting at 8:36 p.m. Lt. Stan Cielinski said that, on arrival, Sgt. Dan Couture and officers Jason Aucoin […]
Police probe burglary at eatery
Police are investigating a burglary that took place over the weekend at a Maine Street restaurant. The burglary at The Great Impasta, 42 Maine St., was reported Monday morning. The restaurant is closed Sundays, so police say the incident could have occurred anytime from Saturday night to Monday morning. Deputy Chief Marc Hagan said a […]
POLICE
Freeport ArrestsSummonses Jessica R. Bettney, 24, of 260 Lower Flying Point Road, was arrested at that address Jan. 2 at 9:56 p.m. on a warrant for violating conditions of release. Joseph Nadeau, 62, of 94 Portland St., Apt. E, Portland, was arrested on a warrant Jan. 1 at 10:58 p.m. at Village View Lane. Joshua […]
Bath Antiques Show in 23rd season
The Bath Antiques Show and Sale continues its 23rd season Sunday, Jan. 13, with more than 50 dealers. The shows are held Sundays once a month from November to April. The show is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bath Middle School, Congress Avenue. Admission is $4. For information, visit www.bathAntiques Shows.com or call […]