BATH — The city is receiving one of two BikeMaine grants from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, the organization announced Monday. Bath will receive about $2,700 for a “pump” track in a vacant lot between the Bath Skatepark and Bath Middle School. “A ‘pump’ track is a small, looping course of banked turns and other features, […]
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Bag ban may come to Bath
The city may become the latest to restrict the use of single-use plastic bags
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Test to re-flow Topsham traffic
Travelers on lower Main Street in Topsham should keep an eye out for the new traffic pattern.
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1 incumbent, 1 contest on Brunswick ballot
BRUNSWICK — The only town councilor seeking re-election will compete in the town’s only contested race in November. At-Large Councilor Kathy Wilson will be challenged by Whitney Parrish, of Columbia Avenue, in her bid for a second, three-year term. Candidates had until Sept. 8 to submit nomination papers to appear on the Nov. 7 town […]
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Brunswick theater to sell costumes
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theater will hold its annual costume and yard sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at its rehearsal space at 22 Elm St. Production props and costumes that were used in previous productions will be for sale and include vintage and modern clothing, masks, fabrics, historical replicas, furniture, and miscellaneous […]
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Sign up for pesticide drop-off by Sept. 29
AUGUSTA — People who want to dispose of unwanted pesticides can sign up by Sept. 29 to leave them at state-operated drop-off sites. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides said the program is open to homeowners and owners of family-owned farms and greenhouses. After signing up, residents can drop off unused or […]
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VIA PRESS HERALD: Maine natives living in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Irma
Most have left their homes and headed north in hopes of finding safety, but a few are planning to ride out the storm.
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Harpswell Police Beat: Sept. 8
No arrests or summonses were reported Aug. 28-Sept. 4.
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Harpswell Police Beat: Sept. 8
No arrests or summonses were reported Aug. 28-Sept. 4.
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Bath Police Beat: Sept. 8
Arrests 9/3, time not given. Melissa Fanning, 36, of Union Street, was arrested on a warrant by Officer John Dietlin on Union Street. 9/4 at 1:22 a.m. Christine Blackwell, 27, of Lincoln Street, was arrested by Officer Nick Green on Lincoln Street on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release. Summonses […]