HARPSWELL — A committee that has been working for several months to bring shoreland zoning ordinances into compliance with state law is now ready to educate those who may be affected. Mary Ann Nahf, chairwoman of the Shoreland Zoning Task Force, said Tuesday her group will reach out to residents who will be affected by […]
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The road to the holidays
Santa arrives in Bath on Saturday, Nov. 24, aboard a classic fire engine and leads the parade to City Hall for refreshments and songs of the season. The city’s annual “Old Fashioned Christmas” events continue through the end of December.
South Portland library branch to reopen Sunday
SOUTH PORTLAND — After about six weeks of work inside and out, the South Portland Public Library Memorial Branch at 155 Wescott Road is set to reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 2. Library Director Kevin Davis said replacement of two pedestrian bridges leading to the library entrance is done, and a new heating, air […]
Sand available for Scarborough seniors
SCARBOROUGH — Senior citizens can get a free bucket of sand for driveways and sidewalks, delivered by Scarborough Police Explorers Post No. 883. Those interested should call 730-4244 and leave their name, telephone number and address to arrange for delivery.
Tighter rules proposed for downtown parking in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Increased fines and reduced time limits are among ordinance changes being proposed for a downtown area where parking can be considered a competitive sport. Councilor Margo Knight, chairwoman of the Master Plan Implementation Committee, Wednesday said the proposed changes could be on the Town Council’s Dec. 3 agenda and headed to a public […]
Scarborough driver spills chickens in Gorham
SCARBOROUGH — Gorham police said a Scarborough truck driver received minor injuries Tuesday morning after an accident on Little Sebago Road (Route 237). While Mark Searway, 50, was not seriously hurt, his spilled load of chicken parts forced the road to be closed for several hours. The accident occurred just before 5 a.m. and was […]
Legislators plan Brunswick office hours
BRUNSWICK — State Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, Rep. Charlie Priest, and Rep.-elect Matthea Daughtry will hold public office hours from 10 a.m.-noon this Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Little Dog Coffee Shop on Maine Street. The three Democrats are from Senate District 10, House District 63, and House District 66, respectively.
Town Council weighs tax deal for Brunswick Landing business
BRUNSWICK — Although the Town Council severed negotiations for a tax-sheltering agreement with Brunswick Landing’s redevelopment authority earlier this year, the council will revisit a similar agreement at its Dec. 3 meeting for a Swedish health-care company coming to the property. Molnlycke Health Care wants to designate its new $14.5 million facility at Brunswick Landing, […]
Bath dissents in panel's decision on school cost sharing
BATH — In its final meeting Tuesday night, a committee recommended that a per-pupil cost-sharing formula be implemented in Regional School Unit 1 starting with the 2014-2015 school year. Initially, the RSU committee voted 3-2 to begin the per-pupil formula next year. Bath, Arrowsic and Phippsburg representatives were in favor of that, and West Bath […]
Hopping up to Freeport: Portland microbrewer to open larger brewery
FREEPORT — A Portland microbrewer hopes to move into an expanded brewery next spring on Route 1 in Freeport. Maine Beer Co., started in 2009 by brothers David and Daniel Kleban, will almost double its production at the new brewery on the site of the old Dutch Village Motel, near Exit 20 of Interstate 295. […]