TOPSHAM — The resignation Feb. 8 of two longtime members of the School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors prompted the panel Wednesday to hold an emergency meeting that sets the stage for a possible leadership change later this month. Joanne Rogers and David Johnson, both Harpswell representatives on the 14-member board, informed Chairwoman Kim […]
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Bath Police Beat: Feb. 15
Arrests 2/4 at 5:32 p.m. Matthew Jewett, 33, of Floral Street, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Congress Avenue on a charge of operating under the influence. 2/8 at 6:49 p.m. Randy Renaud, 41, of U.S. Route 1, Woolwich, was arrested by Cpl. Jason Aucoin in Woolwich on a charge of violation of condition […]
Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 15
Arrests 2/9 at 11:29 p.m. Daniel Ouellette, 26, of Lewiston, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Mathew Bowers on Winter Street. Summonses 2/7, no time listed. A 14-year-old boy, of Brunswick, was issued a summons by Officer Randy Cook on Eagles Way on a charge of terrorizing. 2/9 at 11:11 p.m. Kally Monti, 40, […]
Cooking at the Cove: Zen Night
I’ve never been one to use a food processor. I have better things to do than take one apart and clean it properly, and I don’t like how it takes up primo counter and/or cupboard space. But occasionally, I wish I had one. For me, I find that the task of chopping vegetables is very […]
LC’s Take: Young Love/ First Love / Filled With True Devotion
Big Red Day is coming up again. No, not a day honoring Communism; it’s Valentine’s Day, and another one is coming up hard and fast. I always get a little misty when Feb. 14 starts to loom. Not because Mongo has showered me every year with wheelbarrows full of red roses and huge heart shaped […]
Over Easy: So you want me to what?
So, you want to write a novel. Join the crowd. It seems that every man, woman and child have a novel within them waiting to be released or written down. In the dark confines of a bottom drawer lie notes written or ideas drafted for some day when you have the time, money and chutzpa […]
Cover Story: Reiki practitioner uses self-expression of energy
Local Reiki practitioner Rebecca Monks goes with the flow, in more ways than one. Monks has recently embarked upon a mission of self-exploration using the natural energy of the universe and, in doing so, has learned the value of connection. Monks is eager to share her experiences with individuals who are interested in improving their […]
Five Questions w/Jennifer DeChant, former executive director of Chocolate Church Arts Center
BATH — Jennifer DeChant said the Chocolate Church Arts Center has prided itself on providing a different experience than a theatergoer would get in Portland or even Brunswick. Some of the things DeChant—the center’s former executive director—touts about the venue is its free, abundant parking and modest ticket prices, something not often found in Portland. […]
This Week’s Briefs: Feb. 7
Bath gallery show continues through end of the month BATH — Markings Gallery will present a show called A Black and White Affair until Feb. 28. This show will feature black and white works of art from many of artists including the art quilts of Jo Diggs, Susan Mill’s spirit vessels, portrait pillows from Elizabeth […]
Coastal History: Maine’s Three Kings
Here’s a question I saw on a Trivial Pursuit card once: What is the only state to ever have a king? The answer is Hawaii, which had its own native royal family before being annexed by the United States. While this is technically true, I would argue that Maine has been ruled by several kings […]
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