The summer includes many opportunities to celebrate the bounty of local food and beverages in the Midcoast. I have mentioned these three dinner series in past columns, but now is the time to mark your calendars and purchase tickets. They are all creative and delicious and sell out fast. Add these events to your summer […]
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Portland shows ‘remarkable’ support for asylum-seekers
PORTLAND — Residents across southern Maine responded to ensure asylum-seekers who recently came to the city have the immediate support they need. But now, a week after opening the Portland Exposition Building to shelter more than 200 people, the city is looking at ways to provide for the new immigrants on a more permanent basis. While […]
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Overnight closures on Interstate 295 in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Both directions of Interstate 295 between Exit 9 and Exit 10 will be closed for four hours each morning through Thursday, June 20. The Maine Department of Transportation said detours will be in effect from 1-5 a.m. because of construction at the Lunt Road overpass. Partial lane closures will also take place all […]
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Topsham Police Beat: June 14
Arrests No arrests were reported from June 3-10. Summonses 6/4 at 6:39 p.m. Amy Wilson, 51, of Bayview Road, Orr’s Island, was issued a summons by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Bypass Drive on a charge of operating an unregistered motor vehicle more than 150 days. 6/7 at 5:04 p.m. Maria Burchfield, 30, of Lubee Lane, […]
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Bath Police Beat: June 14
Arrests 6/2 at 1 a.m. Jaron Buckingham, 24, of Maple Street, Lisbon, was arrested by Cpl. Mark Steele on Leeman Highway on a charge of operating under the influence. 6/4 at 12:08 a.m. Richard Corbett Jr., 58, of Newton Road, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Middle Street on charges of operating under the […]
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Voters ratify school budgets in SAD 75, RSU 1
TOPSHAM — Voters in School Administrative District 75 and Regional School Unit 1 approved budgets Tuesday for fiscal year 2020. The four SAD 75 communities adopted the $42.1 million spending plan, 1,064 to 568. The budget passed 519-301 in Topsham, where voter turnout was 10.7%. It was also approved 197-126 in Harpswell, 123-53 in Bowdoin […]
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Sande’s Picks: Georgetown landmark hosts public, private events
The Robinhood Free Meeting House, along the Sheepscot River in Georgetown, is a scenic and historic events venue under the direction of owners Carlos and Ali Barrionuevo. They have scheduled a variety of celebrations, including weddings, musical performances, educational seminars, and unique culinary experiences. The Meetinghouse was built more than 160 years ago as a […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Hello summer: Fresh herbs and rhubarb
My wonderful friend, Lisa, shared this grain bowl recipe with me recently and I can’t seem to get enough of it. I simply crave the fresh healthy flavors of these herbs and spices bursting on my taste buds. Besides, the dish is really easy to put together. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m sure […]
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There’s pirate’s treasure to be found (maybe)
My favorite movie pirate is probably the Dread Pirate Roberts, from “The Princess Bride.” The inspiration for the character was a real pirate named Bartholomew Roberts, who captured, it is claimed, 400 ships and 50 million pounds worth of treasure. He was known for a diamond cross he wore around his neck, which can be […]
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Topsham selectmen tap Finance Committee member to fill SAD 75 vacancy
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on June 6 unanimously chose resident Patrick Coen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors. Coen, a member of the town’s Finance Committee since last July, will replace Matthew Drewette-Card, who in April announced his resignation effective July 1. His term expires […]