BRUNSWICK — Tedford Housing will launch a capital campaign early next year to double the number of beds offered at the nonprofit’s emergency shelters by replacing its two aging facilities with a new building. The agency can only accommodate a fraction of the homeless population in need of housing at the Federal and Cumberland Street […]
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Harpswell gala benefits Lobstermen's Relief Fund
HARPSWELL — The second annual Lobstermen’s Relief Fund benefit will take place Sunday, Aug. 13, at Cook’s Lobster House on Bailey Island. Organized by the Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance, proceeds will benefit the widow and 2-year-old son of Jon Popham, a 28-year-old Machiasport lobsterman whodied last year after getting tangled in his line and being pulled […]
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Arrest, property recovered in Ridge Road burglaries
Shawn Toothaker, 39 years old, was charged with burglary and illegal possession of a firearm.
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Delaying Social Security benefits might make sense for women
“Grey is the new green” is the latest saying catching hold in Maine and New England.
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Consultant: ‘No justification’ for new Harpswell flood lines
HARPSWELL — An environmental consultant told the town he could find “absolutely no justification” for the flood lines drawn in the preliminary flood hazard maps released in April by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Selectmen met with consultant Nate Dill of Ransom Consulting Wednesday afternoon to discuss appealing the maps. If they decide to go forward, the […]
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Consultant: ‘No justification’ for new Harpswell flood lines
HARPSWELL — An environmental consultant told the town he could find “absolutely no justification” for the flood lines drawn in the preliminary flood hazard maps released in April by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Selectmen met with consultant Nate Dill of Ransom Consulting Wednesday afternoon to discuss appealing the maps. If they decide to go forward, the […]
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Plan for Popham piling removal creates controversy
A plan to remove century-old pilings in Popham to prevent erosion has led to protest from residents and visitors, who would rather the structures be left alone. The man responsible for the plan, Jack Parker, said it’s simple: “Protect the pilings, or protect the beach.”
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Letter to the editor: No offense Bristol Parks & Rec
The Town of Bristol manages some of the most impressive coastline along the shores of Maine. They have been blessed with a beautiful sandy beach, fun boat launch sites and the quintessential rocky coast of Maine. A long time ago the town realized the beauty and value of these places and how much the community […]
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Southern Midcoast Trail Challenge promises many waterfront destinations
Looking for a fun hike? Try the Southern Midcoast Summer Trail Challenge.
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Letter to the editor: Old YMCA site: An RFP seeking a creative vision
Bath’s Economic Development Director Scott LaFlamme has written an inspired RFP (Request for Proposal) to develop Bath’s old YMCA site. Without explicitly naming it, Bath’s RFP invites the “Creative Class” demographic to Bath as new residents. The Creative Class is a demographic that has been widely popularized by urbanist Richard Florida. Florida analyzes three classes […]