Arrests 5/8 at 5:17 p.m. Cody Roberts, 19, of Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Central Avenue on charges of violation of condition of release and operating under the influence, and issued a summons on charges of driving to endanger and illegal transportation of liquor by a minor. 5/8 at 5:50 […]
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Bath holds hearing on budget; gives initial approval of bonds
The $15.87 million budget represents a decrease in spending by $133,368 — or 0.83 percent — from the current budget of $16.01 million.
Topsham voters ratify $12.2M budget, block retail pot ban
TOPSHAM — Voters at Town Meeting Wednesday approved a $12.2 million municipal budget for next year, but nixed a proposed ban on retail marijuana operations. The 2 1/2-hour gathering at Mt. Ararat High School Commons drew 107 of the town’s approximately 7,500 registered voters, or less than 2 percent. The town’s fiscal year 2019 spending plan […]
Choosing a memory care community for your loved one
Ask these questions when choosing a memory care community for your loved one
Otter Brook Trails to open June 2 in Harpswell
HARPSWELL — With summer just around the corner, residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy a new trail system. Otter Brook Trails, on the 68-acre Otter Brook Preserve and approximately 1.5 miles long in the woods off Harpswell Neck Road, will open June 2. Harpswell Heritage Land Trust will host an opening event from […]
Richmond had the largest Russian speaking settlement in America
Baron Vladimir von Poushental brought thousands of Russians to Richmond.
Ownership options for buying a house
Did you know there is more than one way to own a house?
District school budget meetings to lead to June 12 vote
Local school districts present their budgets for consideration
Spaghetti Cake, Confetti in the Greens, and Potato Chip Sundaes
DInner really should be fun for all ages.
Issues facing Maine schoolchildren discussed at United Way annual meeting
The executive director of the Maine School Management Association discussed many issues facing Maine schoolchildren, including bullying and suicide, during the annual meeting of the United Way of Mid Coast Maine on Tuesday.