Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from May 6-12.
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Bath-area teacher tapped as Sagadahoc County's best
BATH — Charlie Bingham may be Sagadahoc County’s Teacher of the Year, but true to humble form he feels a few others deserve the accolades. The Morse High School physical education teacher is among finalists from each of the state’s 16 counties for Maine Teacher of the Year. Each educator was nominated by a community […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Company is coming
When guests come for dinner, it’s good to have a meal in your repertoire that doesn’t cost a fortune or keep you in the kitchen all day. This menu even includes an appetizer to have with a glass of your favorite white wine. I could easily write an entire cookbook with all the ways I […]
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Coastal History: The little engine that couldn't
Frank Winter was a lumber baron who owned sawmills and lumber interests in Palermo. According to the book “The Maine Two-Footers” by Linwood Moody, his grand schemes were brought to a halt by the great Depression and his death in 1936. The wreckage of his business was left to rot. The most famous relics were […]
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Sande's Picks: Wait is over for Pepper’s Landing Lobster Co. in Brunswick
Brunswick’s newest restaurant and bar, Pepper’s Landing Lobster Co., opened May 6 at the Merrymeeting Plaza, 147 Bath Road, in the former Talbot’s location. The crisp and contemporary interior brings a lift to the Brunswick dining experience. Prices are moderate and the offerings include some interesting and not often seen items, like the Firecracker Shrimp […]
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Construction costs delay Brunswick veterans plaza
BRUNSWICK — A construction industry boom is forcing organizers of a Town Mall veterans monument plaza to postpone the project for a year. Costs are rising to unexpected levels, the group said Monday, while unemployment below 4 percent is limiting the availability of skilled workers. Demand is also making dependable delivery of materials doubtful. “We’ve […]
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Cumberland County group gets grant to expand gleaning
YARMOUTH — Gleaning is an age-old practice that’s been gaining ground in recent years as food assistance programs seek to provide healthier, more nutritious options for their clients. The Cumberland County Food Security Council recently received a $25,000 grant to help expand its gleaning program, which provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables to about […]
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Fund changes leave BIW union leaders uncertain about retirement
BATH — Members of Bath Iron Works’ largest union are unsure whether they can still retire after 30 years, after a letter outlining changes to the pension fund triggered confusion. Jay Wadleigh, business representative for District 4 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, confirmed last week that a letter was sent to […]
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Topsham Police Beat: May 10
Arrests 5/5 at 8:15 p.m. Tyler Kelly, 29, of Mainley Road, Auburn, was arrested on a warrant by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Beaver Pond Road. Summonses 4/29 at 6:36 a.m. Wesley Walton, 26, of Lisbon Road, Lisbon, was issued a summons by Officer Mathew Bowers on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating an unregistered […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: May 10
Arrests 5/5 at 6:34 p.m. Russell Coffin, 60, of Gingers Road, was arrested by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd McGee on Harpswell Neck Road on a charge of operating under the influence.