May 2014
Bath budget would mean nearly 3% tax hike
BATH — The City Council will vote June 4 on a $15.3 million budget for fiscal year 2015. The proposed spending plan, discussed at a brief public hearing Wednesday, is up about $770,000 from this year, and would cause a municipal tax hike of 1.4 percent, to $7.9 million. With assessments to Regional School Unit […]
Harpswell marine adviser begins year-long task
HARPSWELL — Reviewing town records and meeting with stakeholders are top priorities for the town’s new marine resources consultant. In a Wednesday workshop with the Board of Selectmen, consultant Darcie Couture, owner of Resource Access International, said the town will most likely have to organize harvesters to conduct new shellfish population surveys. But before moving forward, […]
Carole Swan interview with sheriff’s deputies, Feb. 3, 2011
Carole Swan is interviewed by Detective David Bucknam, wearing a green jacket, and then-Sgt. Ryan Reardon of the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 3 2011. The sheriff’s office recording was obtained through U.S. District Court in Bangor.
American Journal Arts Calendar – 5/22
Theater Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 8 “Hamlet,” directed by Michael Howard, presented by Acorn Shakespeare Conservatory at Wishcamper Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland, 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. $10 suggested donation. www.acorn-productions.org. Through Sunday, June 1 “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, […]
Winslow firefighters rescue 5-year-old boy stuck in tree
The boy’s mother said she first tried to reach her son with a ladder she had on the property, but it was too short.
Hyacinth Place project completion celebrated
WESTBROOK – Avesta Housing celebrated the grand opening of the final piece of Hyacinth Place on Friday, marking the completion of the 37-unit apartment project, which includes two rehabbed historic Westbrook buildings. The event showcased the significance of the historic renovation of the former St. Hyacinth Church buildings, as well as preservation of Walker Field, […]
Hyacinth Place project completion celebrated
WESTBROOK – Avesta Housing celebrated the grand opening of the final piece of Hyacinth Place on Friday, marking the completion of the 37-unit apartment project, which includes two rehabbed historic Westbrook buildings. The event showcased the significance of the historic renovation of the former St. Hyacinth Church buildings, as well as preservation of Walker Field, […]
Gorham Notes – 5/22
Stoudt earns master’s degree Jennifer Stoudt recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s of arts degree, focusing on elementary education. A Gorham High School graduate in 2008, Stoudt is the daughter of Will and Brenda Stoudt of Gorham, who attended the ceremony. Stoudt has been teaching second grade in […]