SCARBOROUGH — Nine years ago, as area U.S. Army Reserve and Maine National Guard units were fighting two wars overseas, Mary Nablo and her son thought it a good idea to show them some love at Valentine’s Day. On Monday night, Operation Cupid, the enduring project that grew from the Nablos’ idea, took on a […]
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Brunswick resumes tax incentive talks with MRRA
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to resume discussions on a possible tax increment financing agreement with the authority redeveloping the former naval air station, now known as Brunswick Landing. The move was encouraging to officials at the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, who said the state financing tool could provide more incentives for […]
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Maine Preservation director to speak in Bath
BATH — The executive director of Maine Preservation will discuss the organization in a talk on Sunday, Feb. 10. Greg Paxton’s presentation, “Historic Preservation: Its Origins and Its Future in Community Revitalization,” follows the Yarmouth organization’s 40th anniversary last year. The free talk is sponsored by Sagadahoc Preservation and will be held at the Winter […]
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4 candidates seek South Portland City Council seat
Four candidates, including Planning Board Chairman Rob Schreiber and School Board Chairman Rick Carter, hope to be elected to complete the unexpired term of former District 1 City Councilor Tom Coward. The deadline was Friday, Feb. 1, for candidates to file papers to get on the ballot for the March 12 special election. Joining Schreiber […]
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Thanks for serving
Maine’s first lady, Ann LePage, and Peter Ogden, right, director of Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services, present a certificate of appreciation on Feb. 2 at Topsham American Legion Post 202 to former U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Richard L. Saucier for his contribution to the Korean War effort. Saucier was one of 24 Mid-Coast war […]
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Bath library hosts expert on self-publishing
BATH — An expert on self-publishing will share his know-how at the first presentation in Patten Free Library’s “Tech Talk” series on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Jim Moulton of Bowdoin, an education development executive for Apple, will present “Self-Publication in the Digital Age via iPad, Mac, or PC – Yes, You Can!,” a free program that […]
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Removing unfinished boat could cost Freeport more than $100K
FREEPORT — The town could end up spending more than $100,000 if the foundation that owns a partially built 113-foot schooner can’t come up with the money to finish or move the massive boat. After being granted a three-year reprieve last September with significant stipulations, the Island Rover Foundation has failed to meet requirements to […]
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Dilemma continues over cost of Freeport athletic fields
FREEPORT — New cost estimates from engineers put the environmental permitting process for the Hunter and Pownal roads fields as high as $120,000. Facing a dilemma to pay for improvements or divest the property to avoid paying, the Town Council pushed back the decision Tuesday night to solicit more public comment. At a minimum, the […]
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Downeaster construction debris likely to remain until summer
FREEPORT — Although the majority of the track upgrades for Amtrak’s expanded Downeaster passenger service were completed at the end of last summer, the 30-mile rail corridor is still littered with thousands of unused ties, twisted pieces of metal and chunks of broken concrete. And the mess likely won’t be cleaned up until late spring […]
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Harpswell charter school wins unanimous approval from state panel
HARPSWELL — Harpswell Coastal Academy received unanimous approval Tuesday afternoon from the Maine Charter School Commission. John D’Anieri, HCA’s education consultant, said the commission cast the 7-0 vote shortly after 2 p.m. “I’m thrilled. It’s been a lot of hard work,” D’Anieri said. “One of the things the commission members said is they were really […]