PORTLAND — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be in the city Thursday morning to deliver a speech on USDA efforts to improve childhood nutrition and prevent obesity, according to a press release. Vilsack will speak to officials from Maine Medical Center’s Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at 10:30 a.m., at MMC’s Dana Hall, […]
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Harpswell OKs beach access funds, nearly $4.3M budget
HARPSWELL — Town Meeting approved a $4.26 million municipal budget, funds to acquire access to Robinhood Beach and funds to build a garage for emergency medical services, among other warrant articles on March 9. Voters also elected Rick Daniel to the Board of Selectmen and approved a $124,000 appropriation for Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. […]
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Former Topsham candidate faces 3rd drunken driving charge
TOPSHAM — Jean Wolkens, a former candidate for the Legislature and Board of Selectmen who was charged twice in January with operating under the influence, was charged with OUI again March 7. Wolkens, 43, of Meadow Road, was at Woodside Elementary School to pick up one of her children when, according to Lt. Frederick Dunn, […]
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Topsham man dies after bridge leap
TOPSHAM — Police are investigating an apparent suicide that occurred Sunday, March 10, when the body of a 55-year-old Topsham man was found on rocks beneath the Frank J. Wood Bridge. Police were informed about the discovery of the body of Winter Street resident Douglas Palmer at about 2:40 p.m. They said he is believed […]
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Hot Chocolate Jubilee returns in Bath
BATH — The Hot Chocolate Jubilee’s seventh annual show, “Let the Good Times Roll,” has performances scheduled at 7 p.m. April 4-6, and 2 p.m. April 7, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. A community variety show, the jubilee lets people of all ages and walks of life strut their stuff while raising funds for […]
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Portland panel eyes foam packaging ban
PORTLAND — A task force of residents, environmental advocates, business leaders and city officials began work Monday on an ordinance that may ultimately ban the use of containers made from polystyrene foam. The Green Packaging Working Group, led by City Councilor Ed Suslovic, includes representatives from Environment Maine, the Maine Restaurant Association, the Maine Audubon […]
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India St., Libbytown plans will be Portland discussion topics
PORTLAND — Upcoming meetings will gather public input to help create plans for the future of the India Street and Libbytown neighborhoods. Residents are invited to share their thoughts about the India Street neighborhood at an open house Saturday, from 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St. The open house is one […]
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Portland lacks full funding for Capisic Pond restoration
PORTLAND — The main focus of a public meeting Monday night at Deering High School, ostensibly to update residents on plans to improve Capisic Pond Park and gather more input for the next phase of planning, became how, if and when the improvements will be funded. The city and its consultants are trying to come […]
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Regional meeting identifies issues facing Casco Bay clammers
BRUNSWICK — Marine resource experts who discussed how to begin regional efforts to conserve the softshell clam said green crabs and nitrogen are the No. 1 enemy. Harvesters from Scarborough to Wiscasset attended the meeting the Casco Bay Marine Resource Summit on March 7 at the Brunswick Municipal Meeting Room. “Local problems are regional problems,” […]
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Portland charter school fires, sues founding director
PORTLAND — After firing its founding director last week, the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is suing the former executive. Joshua Carver, attorney for the charter school set to open in September, said that the suit filed in Cumberland County Superior Court stems from John Jaques’ alleged failure to return documents critical to opening the […]