BRUNSWICK — A new Bowdoin College fellowship hopes to shape students into more effective leaders. Eduardo Pazos Palma, director of religious and spiritual life at the college, will be overseeing the new Multifaith Fellowship. He chose four fellows from the nearly 30 students who applied. Pazos Palma said one of his goals for the fellowship is to […]
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Topsham Comp Plan update sails toward 2019 decision
TOPSHAM — With a vote on the Comprehensive Plan update expected at Town Meeting next May, officials said public input so far has been good. The draft plan has been available at topshammaine.com/compplan for edits by residents, and the document has been vetted at several meetings, the latest at Topsham Public Library on Oct. 6. […]
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RSU 1 nears fundraising goal for new Bath high school
BATH — The Regional School Unit 1 superintendent had to shout his good news over the sound of construction vehicles Oct. 3 at the site of the new Morse High School. “We’re at $555,000, roughly, of our $700,000 goal for fundraising, which will provide us with a lot of extras for this building,” Patrick Manuel […]
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2 vie to replace Cumberland County D.A. Anderson
PORTLAND — After 28 years, Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson is retiring. Criminal defense attorney Jon Gale, a Democrat, and Cumberland County Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck are seeking to replace Anderson. Sahrbeck is running independently. Republican Randall Bates, a former Yarmouth Town Councilor, withdrew from the race on Sept. 26. The district attorney serves […]
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Snow Squall
In my opinion, the clipper ship was the most handsome sailing ship built in America. The raked bow, the long narrow hull and the large spread of canvas were designed for speed, not heavy cargo. As a result, the clipper ships often carried more valuable merchandise, such as tea, spices and opium. Passengers also took […]
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I was once
On a recent trip to California, I had the pleasure of being in the company of a gaggle of very young girls, and it was pure delight to listen to and watch that chattering, giggling group and seeing those shiny children at play in the sunshine. I loved their honesty and joy and hoped the […]
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KELT’s Bonyun Preserve on Westport Island
One of my favorite places to hike is the Bonyun Preserve on Westport Island, managed by the Bath-based Kennebec Estuary Land Trust. It’s a bit of a drive getting to the preserve, located eight miles south of the Westport Bridge on Route 144, the island’s main road. The ride winds through pretty countryside past attractive […]
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Segue into October
For many, autumn is a nostalgic time when memories of what our moms and grandmas cooked up in the kitchens of our childhoods come over us full force. We are compelled to recreate those hearty, warming meals that bring us a sense of comfort and well-being. How I remember those wind-blown days of the ’60s […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Oct. 5
Arrests 9/26 at 8:47 a.m. Joseph A. Marco, 49, of Bath Road, was arrested at New Meadows Hotel on Bath Road by Officer James Fisher on a probation hold. 9/27 at 12:58 a.m. Stacey A. Clement, 50, of Broad Street, Auburn, was arrested at Griffin Road and Wardtown Road by Officer Malcolm Marshall on charges of exceeding […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Oct. 5
Arrests 9/29 at 10:40 p.m. Michael Kunhardt, 49, of Robinhood Road, Georgetown, was arrested by Officer Lucas Shirland on Middlesex Road on charges of operating under the influence and operating after habitual offender revocation. Kunhardt was also issued a summons on charges of failure to give notice of an accident by the quickest means, operating […]