BRUNSWICK — A care provider for the developmentally disabled is getting creative with ways to address more than $300,000 in state budget cuts. On Sunday, May 26, Independence Association will hold its first Sea Dog Dash for Independence, a 10-kilometer, 5-kilometer and 1-mile running event at Brunswick Junior High School. “Most races don’t target people who have […]

BRUNSWICK — The owners of Tao Restaurant have ambitious plans, including the hope that a lawsuit they face may soon be settled. The Asian restaurant at 22 Pleasant St. is the subject of a trademark lawsuit filed last October by a national licensing company, although the restaurant owners say a settlement appears likely. “Depositions have […]

BRUNSWICK — Property owners could face a nearly 17 percent tax hike if budget cuts proposed by Gov. Paul LePage are approved by the state Legislature. But for now, the town is moving forward as if that won’t happen. That was the message from Town Manager Gary Brown Monday night when he presented a $58.3 million […]

HARPSWELL — After recovering from a near-fatal ski accident in March, 6-year-old Jessica Walker has left the hospital with her family and is in “great condition,” according to her aunt. “She is walking, talking, writing, drawing, playing games, and is a very happy little girl,” Liz Simpson, Walker’s aunt, said on Wednesday. “There are still a […]

BATH — Morse High School students aim to drive teen programming at Patten Free Library and help the library attract adolescent patrons through a Teen Library Council. “We are thrilled with the enthusiasm and efforts of this new group,” library director Lesley Dolinger said in an April 9 press release. “Many teens who used the […]

HARPSWELL — The Harpswell Community Garden hopes to double its volunteer participation this year and donate five times the amount of produce it provided last year to families with food insecurity. “We really struggled with coordinating and recruiting volunteers last year,” Jane Covey, the garden coordinator, said on Tuesday. “That’s why we’re focusing on our […]

BATH — Bob Savary, a 21-year veteran of the Police Department, was promoted this week to the rank of lieutenant. Savary replaces Stan Cielinski, who retired earlier this year and is now an investigator at Bath Iron Works. “Bob is a very well-rounded officer, he’s been here a while, he’s well-respected among his peers here […]

BRUNSWICK — The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority is looking for three people to serve on a new Design Review Board. Applications are due no later than 2 p.m. Friday, May 3. The board will convene on an as-needed basis to provide design advice to MRRA board members and staff for upcoming proposals at Brunswick Landing […]