BATH — Johnna Stanton says she works every day to build community within her Morse High School classroom. Now, as Sagadahoc County teacher of the year, she can bring her expertise to other schools around the area. “I am immensely proud to represent Morse High School, and Sagadahoc County,” Stanton said in an email May […]
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SAD 75 seeks input on Topsham high school
TOPSHAM — School Administrative District 75 seeks community input in two upcoming meetings as it decides whether to rebuild or renovate Mt. Ararat High School. The project’s architectural firm, Portland-based PDT, will host meetings at the high school commons, from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, and from 7-8:30 p.m. June 4. Tours will be available […]
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Bath hotel aims for September opening
BATH — The city’s newest hotel is expected to be ready for business at the end of September. The 86-room Residence Inn Bath is owned and being developed by Bathres LLC, according to Tricia Lanigan of Ocean Properties, which is handling marketing for the 139 Richardson St. project. About 40 percent of construction is complete, […]
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Topsham Town Meeting to weigh $9M budget
TOPSHAM — Town Meeting on May 20 will vote on a proposed $9 million municipal budget, up 5.7 percent from this year. Topsham’s current tax rate is $17.33 per $1,000 of property valuation. The town budget would add 63 cents, while a Sagadahoc County tax would add another 7 cents, and a School Administrative District […]
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Turf wars: Health debate accompanies Portland-area artificial fields
PORTLAND — Walking by the shuttered stands of Fitzpatrick Stadium, where final touches are now being made on a new artificial turf field, you might believe the adage: The grass really does grow greener on the other side of the fence. But some critics think recent alleged health concerns and questions about turf costs make playing […]
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People and Business
Donated dramatist digs debut Maine State Music Theatre on April 29 unveiled Clancy House, a four-bedroom residence that will provide accommodations for actors employed during the theater company’s summer season. Clancy House, at 9 Cedar St., Brunswick, was given last year to MSMT by an anonymous donor, and since then has been under renovation. Union […]
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Community Calendar: May 13-26
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Thursday 5/14 Spring Sale in the Greenhouse, 8:30 a.m. t0 4 p.m., Morrison Center, 60 Chamberlain Road, Scarborough, 883-6680, morrison-maine.org. Saturday 5/16 Electronic Recycling Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough, 883-2342. Electronic Waste Recycling Day, sponsored by St. Paul’s Church, 9 a.m. […]
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Arts Calendar: May 13-26
Greater Portland Books/Authors Wednesday 5/13 “The Negotiator,” discussion with author and former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, sponsored by the Portland Regional Chamber, 5 p.m., $10, Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford St., Portland, portlandregion.com/events. Friday 5/15 “You Are Not Special … and Other Encouragements,” discussion with author David McCullough Jr., 6:30 p.m., free, […]
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Out & About: Midcoast Symphony debuts new piano concerto
Southern Maine’s arts and entertainment calendar boasts a variety of interesting offerings this weekend. The most significant happens in Lewiston and Topsham this Saturday and Sunday, as the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra wraps up its 25th season with the world premiere of a specially commissioned concerto written by a prominent Maine composer. The DaPonte String Quartet […]
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Dishin' That: The mother of all restaurant days
“Don’t spend money on flowers for Mother’s Day this year,” I told my college-age daughters, Number One and Carlykardashian. “Number One, you’re graduating from college next weekend, and CK, you’re schlepping home more clothes than Macy’s has on the rack. It just isn’t necessary.” There was a pause and three seconds of silence. “But seriously, […]