HARPSWELL — After a lobsterman called her attention to unsafe and environmentally hazardous practices, a state representative is proposing a formal system for disposal of expired marine distress flares. It began with a simple question this past summer from Bob Perry, a Bailey Island lobsterman who was telling his sister over coffee one morning that he […]

BRUNSWICK — Two new subdivisions are each a step closer to becoming reality. On Tuesday, the Planning Board approved final plans for the Beacon Ridge subdivision off Thomas Point Road near Cooks Corner. The board also authorized a sketch plan for an 11-unit subdivision at 363 Maine St. That approval came despite opposition from neighbors in the Parkview-Meadowbrook […]

HARPSWELL — The Mitchell Field Committee is recommending that the town replace the deteriorating pier at the old U.S. Navy fuel depot with a seasonal ramp and float system able to support a range of recreational activities and small fishing boats. Referring to it as a “typical floating pier,” committee Chairwoman Jane Covey said the design […]

BATH — The city and Regional School Unit 1 plan to pay to get out of a federal grant restriction imposed on property at the Wing Farm business park, in order to move forward with a new high school.   The City Council last October approved RSU 1’s option to purchase a 26-acre parcel at the business […]

HARPSWELL — After a survey to gauge town opinion on the matter yielded no consensus, the Board of Selectmen is leaning toward endorsing a temporary ban on retail marijuana sales until the state creates rules for the new law. While the board still needs to vote on whether to include the moratorium as a warrant article at Town […]

TOPSHAM — With as much as $100,000 in long-term capital needs projected for the Orion Performing Arts Center, the theater coordinator hopes a fundraiser next month will put a dent in the goal. The theater, built as part of Mt. Ararat Middle School in 2001, will hold “Dining for a Cause” at the 99 Restaurant […]

BATH — The City Council on Wednesday set a special election date of Tuesday, Feb. 21, to fill the seat on that panel vacated after the death of Leverett “Tink” Mitchell. Mitchell, who died Dec. 30 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, was elected to represent Ward 7 in 2012, filling a vacancy created by […]

Arrests 1/11 at 9:02 a.m. Zachary T. Raubeson, 21, of Lunt Road, was arrested on Bostwick Road by Officer John Roma on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 1/11 at 5:49 p.m. Sebastian R. Demers, 25, of Granite Street, Yarmouth, was arrested by Matthew Nicholson on Bath Road on charges of violating conditions of release and operating […]

Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 10-16. Summonses 1/11 Nancy Brunning, 57, of Floral Street, was issued a summons by Officer John Dietlin on Floral Street on charges of disorderly conduct and harassment. Fire calls 1/9 at 9:15 a.m. Carbon monoxide furnace issue on Highland Street. 1/10 at 10:15 a.m. Odor investigation on State […]