BATH — Local printmaker and gallery owner David Morgan has found a way to tap into the synergy that exists in contradictions. After winding his way from the deserts of New Mexico to Maine’s peninsulas and islands, he finds himself bringing together nationally recognized printmakers and emerging local artists at Green Lion Gallery in Bath. […]
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Topsham selectmen consider change to 'Select Board'
TOPSHAM — Spurred by a resident’s request, the Board of Selectmen is exploring changing its name to the more generic Select Board, Town Manager Rich Roedner said last week. The panel took no vote on the matter Feb. 7, but directed Roedner to draft policy language for a change. The board that night also approved […]
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Preliminary Topsham budget includes 5% increase
TOPSHAM — Next year’s municipal budget could rise 5 percent over current spending, according to a draft presented to the Board of Selectmen Feb. 7 by Town Manager Rich Roedner. With assessments to the town from School Administrative District 75 and Sagadahoc County not yet available, the impact on Topsham taxpayers is still unknown. The […]
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Bath sets April 2 special election for council, House seats
BATH — A special election will be held April 2 to fill vacancies on the City Council and in the state House of Representatives. Councilor Bernie Wyman, Bath’s longest-serving city councilor after 28 years, died Jan. 29. Rep. Jennifer DeChant, D-Bath, resigned her House District 52 seat on Feb. 1. The City Council on Tuesday […]
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Cumberland County seeks broadband input
PORTLAND — Cumberland County government is asking residents and business owners to respond to a survey on their satisfaction with current internet offerings and future broadband needs. The survey is part of a broader project launched last year to help communities identify their broadband resources and determine whether they should pursue local projects to improve services. […]
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Casco Bay advocates to spread word about climate threats
PORTLAND — Scientists say climate change is already wreaking havoc with natural systems around the globe, and Casco Bay is no exception. The bay, one of Maine’s vital economic engines, is already suffering from warming core temperatures, sea level rise and ocean acidification, according to Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca of Friends of Casco Bay. “There are […]
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Special Bath council, House elections could be April 2
BATH — Voters could decide in an April special election who will fill vacancies on the City Council and in the state House of Representatives. The City Council on Wednesday also took no action regarding a request for a railroad quiet zone, and approved putting a city-acquired house up for sale. In their Feb. 6 meeting […]
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Bath Police Beat: Feb. 8
Arrests 1/28 at 12:20 p.m. James Thigpen, 41, of Valley Road, was arrested by Officer Brett McIntire on Valley Road on charges of violation of a protective order, and violation of conditions of release. 1/28 at 9:15 p.m. Jeanine Ross, 62, of High Street, was arrested by Officer Devin Hook on High Street on a […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 8
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Summonses 2/3 at 1:07 p.m. Lucas Letourneau, 23, of Lewis Hill Road, Bowdoin, was issued a summons by Officer Mark McDonald on Main Street on a charge of operating with an expired license more than 90 days. Fire calls 1/30 at 4:08 p.m. Gas […]
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Brunswick takes a step toward rebuilding high school track
BRUNSWICK — Town councilors voted 8-1 Monday night to set a public hearing Feb. 19 on funding to rebuild the dilapidated Brunswick High School outdoor track. Councilor Jane Millett was opposed. She said “reconstruction of the track is being put ahead of finding a site for a new fire station and that just isn’t right.” If passed […]