TOPSHAM Motorists heading for Elm Street in Topsham this weekend should seek alternate routes because the road will be closed during the day so local fire departments can conduct a controlled training burn at the former nursing home at 29 Elm St. on Saturday and Sunday. The training will take place at Amenity Manor from […]
May 2014
Friends of fountain launching campaign
The Friends of the Zorach Fountain, which is located in Bath’s City Park and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Spirit of the Sea, announced a major fundraising campaign, “Invest in the Spirit,” at its annual meeting. Noted artist-illustrator-writer Dahlov Ipcar, the daughter of sculptor William Zorach, has agreed to serve as honorary chairwoman for […]
Two arrests linked to Freeport’s L.L. Bean reported
FREEPORT On Monday, Derek Berube, 27, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Paul Chenevert. Berube was charged with theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, violating conditions of release and unlawful possession of a scheduled drug. Berube, of Hollis Center, allegedly stole a cellphone charger from L.L. Bean, where an employee reported the theft. Lt. […]
Healthy Maine Living Expo set in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — With up to 60 experts in health and wellness on hand, the Healthy Maine Living Expo will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coastal Ortho/Performance at 14 Thomas Point Road in Brunswick. The event, with free entrance to the public, will allow visitors to enjoy classes, […]
Maine Green Party turning 30
AUGUSTA The Maine Green Independent Party is turning 30 years old this weekend and they are celebrating with a birthday bash. The party will be held at the Senator Inn in Augusta on Saturday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Although the dinner reservations are now closed, the public is welcome to come to hear the […]
Bath to receive $60,000 ‘green’ grant
BATH The city of Bath has learned it will receive a Green Infrastructure Grant through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help the city reduce water pollution. Bath was one of 14 communities selected out of hundreds of community applicants nationwide. Valued at $60,000, the grant provides EPA technical assistance and seeks to promote green […]
SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETINGS
Arrowsic PLANNING BOARD, Monday, 7 p.m., Town Hall. ROAD COMMISSION, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Bath PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 6 p.m., city hall. CITY COUNCIL, Wednesday, 6 p.m., city hall. Bowdoin BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town office. Bowdoinham TOWN MEETING WARRANT PUBLIC HEARING, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Coombs Municipal Building. PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC […]
SAGADAHOC COUNTY COURTS
WEST BATH Cases of local interest heard in Sagadahoc County courts in February: Kristoffer Park, 36, of Fairhaven, Mass., a charge of domestic violence assault, was pled to another charge, for an incident in Bath on Oct. 30, 2013. Randolph Pelkey, 51, of Woolwich, guilty of reckless conduct, sentenced to seven months in jail, all […]
State investigating woman’s death
PORTLAND (AP) — The state medical examiner’s office is trying to determine what caused the death of a 23-year-old Maine woman who experienced complications after giving birth. Family members say Destiny Crockett of Lewiston was a healthy young mother to an 8-year-old girl. They said the delivery of her second child on April 20 included […]