BATH — A Crawford Drive man faces a weapons charge after allegedly firing a handgun inside his residence during an argument with a family member Sunday evening, July 5, according to police. Henry Cygan, 71, is accused of reckless conduct with a firearm, a Class C felony, according to a statement from Bath police. Police […]
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Navy to hold meeting on former Brunswick explosives site
BRUNSWICK — The U.S. Navy will hold a public meeting July 15 about potential remediation plans for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Area at the former Naval Air Station. The Navy found that the releases of chemicals and munitions items at Site 12 “do not present unacceptable risks to human health or the environment,” according to a […]
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Shakespeare returns to Brunswick Mall
BRUNSWICK — Shakespeare on the Mall returns this summer, offering free live theater in the center of town. Building on the success of last summer’s “The Tempest,” director Al Miller of the Theater Project said he hopes to draw more people this year with performances of “Romeo and Juliet.” Performances open Friday, July 10, at 6 […]
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Community Calendar: July 8-21
Greater Portland Benefits Tuesday 7/14 Lighthouse Fundraiser, portion of sale proceeds to support Spring Point Ledge Light Trust, 5-10 p.m., The Flatbread Co., 72 Commercial St., Portland, [email protected]. Bulletin Board Saturday 7/18 Yard Sale and Barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland, 772-5434. Ongoing Casco Bay Newcomers Club, for people new […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Northeast Hearing and Speech last week appointed Laurie Mack as executive director, replacing Nancy Steeves, who retired after 29 years of service to the Portland-based hearing and speech therapy provider. Mack joined NHS in 1990 as a speech-language pathologist and became associate director in 1993. Drummond Woodsum, a Portland-based law […]
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Arts Calendar: July 8-21
Greater Portland Books/Authors Friday 7/10 “Winning the Losing Battle,” discussion with local author Erica Bartlett, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Monday 7/20 “The Fisherman,” discussion with author Vaughn Hardhacker, 6:30 p.m., free, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307, freeportlibrary.com. Tuesday 7/21 “Chantarelle,” book release reception with author G.A. Morgan, […]
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Out & About: Summer arts, entertainment in full swing
With the Fourth of July behind us, there’s no question that the summer schedule of performing arts is now in full swing in all corners of southern Maine. Among the major items this week, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival gets underway with a concert that features two big works by two of the biggest names […]
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Capitol Notebook: While you were at the LePage investigation …
With headlines focused on the pending investigation of embattled Gov. Paul LePage, it’s time to step back and review some other issues and say farewell to some key bills that were doomed by this Legislature. The Legislature is by nature conservative, and as an institution is uncomfortable in the role of change agent. Several bills […]
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Dishin' That: Nobody asked me, but …
It seems anyone who has ever poured a beer or slung hash is writing a blog or making Youtube videos about hospitality industry adventures. Like country songs with three or four core themes, we never tire of the shenanigans describing bad tips from good people. We crave tales of backstabbing coworkers vulturing over the shifts […]
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The Universal Notebook: Impeach the governor
There is a general recognition among all but his most rabid supporters that Gov. Paul LePage went too far – and may have committed a crime – when he threatened to withhold state funding from a public charter school if it hired Democratic Speaker of the House Mark Eves as its new president. What LePage […]