PORTLAND — Tony Donovan, a commercial Realtor and rail transit advocate, stood on a busy section of Commercial Street last Friday afternoon talking about how a streetcar system would improve the city. “This is not nostalgia,” Donovan said. “This is the future.” As he talked, he counted cars with only single occupants passing on the […]
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Transition team ready to assist Portland's new school chief
PORTLAND — The Board of Education named a transition team July 17 to assist recently appointed Superintendent of Schools Emmanuel Caulk. Chairwoman Kate Snyder announced the selection of Jaimey Caron, an at-large board member, to lead the team. It also includes five members selected from volunteers throughout the community. The other members are: • Maxwell […]
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Photos: Peaks to Portland from start to finish
The 31st annual Peaks to Portland open-water swim attracted 316 swimmers on Saturday, July 21. The 2.4-mile race was held under perfect weather conditions, and raised more than $26,000 for the event sponsor, the Cumberland County YMCA. Scott Yeomans of Bethlehem, Pa., was the overall winner in a time of 45:32.8, while Pamela Torrey of […]
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Cold-case reward of $10K offered in 2010 death of South Portland woman
PORTLAND — Certain there are people who know who shot and killed their daughter 2 1/2 years ago, the parents of a South Portland woman Monday offered a $10,000 reward for the arrest and indictment of anyone responsible for the homicide. Wayne and Judi Richardson said the money was raised by relatives and friends of […]
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Unsung Hero: Sarah Asch of Portland, listening to those in need
Sarah Asch, surrounded by animals and toys in the entrance of the Center For Grieving Children on Forest Avenue in Portland, where she has been volunteering for seven years. “This is actually an incredibly uplifting place,” she said. “I feel so fortunate to be working here.” PORTLAND — Sarah Asch’s father was a doctor, and […]
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Falmouth arrest nets drugs, guns, cash
FALMOUTH — Christopher Michaels, 24, of Hillside Avenue, was arrested late Wednesday night, July 11, on a variety of drug and domestic violence charges. Police said they were called to Michaels’ home to investigate a domestic incident, but during the investigation saw him allegedly remove 2.4 grams of cocaine from a safe and conceal the […]
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Cash mob to invade Bath on July 19
BATH — A “cash mob” is coming to the City of Ships on Thursday, July 19. The mob – a crowd that heads to a store and gives it an income boost – will form at 5:30 p.m. under the clock on the corner of Front and Centre Streets. A store will then be identified […]
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Brunswick Boat Works shuts down
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick Boat Works, which opened in 2008, specializing in woodworking, glass fiber work, mechanical and electrical components and all things related to boats, has closed. “The economy since 2008 has been extremely volatile and hard to predict and to run a successful business,” owner Michael Kunhardt said in a July 3 prepared statement. Kunhardt […]
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In-home care business opens in Topsham
TOPSHAM — Comfort Keepers, which provides in-home senior care, will hold a grand opening celebration at its newest location from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18. The event will be held at 49 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Suite 7, and include a talk by David Brown of Spectrum Generations on in-home care, as well as prizes, […]
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Adding mustard to the muster
It was all hands on deck as the TW Lane handtub from Mystic, Conn., competed in the fireman’s muster on Saturday, July 7, during Bath Heritage Days. Foreman Fritz Hilbert is atop the apparatus, urging on his teammates.The crew from Mystic, Conn., gets ready to give it their all.