BRUNSWICK — Whether in math or reading, Brunswick’s older students do better than their younger siblings on the New England Common Assessment Program test. Recently released results show Brunswick Junior High School students performed better than the state average in every category, while third- and fourth-graders were at or below average. The test, which is […]

BRUNSWICK — Town officials say they are increasingly frustrated by the failure of the owners of the Times Record to keep their promises to pay overdue town taxes. As of early March, Brunswick Publishing owes the town more than $265,000 – up from the $152,000 in unpaid taxes and interest the company owed last summer, […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — Town councilors are considering an October vote to fund rebuilding of Thomas Memorial Library, without a public bond referendum. A preliminary time line discussed in a council workshop Monday calls for a Sept. 17 public hearing and Oct. 10 council vote on what could be a two-part borrowing plan. “I just want […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — Municipal general fund spending will be reduced by 1 percent if the fiscal year 2013 budget presented Monday by Town Manager Michael McGovern is enacted. Town councilors unanimously accepted the $8.8 million budget to be reviewed by the finance committee comprised of the entire seven-member council. Councilors also forwarded a fiscal year […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — School Board members on Monday got their first look at a budget proposal that creates no tax increases, but requires cuts totalling $911,000 and possibly layoffs. That proposal, however, is not what Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Godin ultimately would like the board to OK. Her approach, she said, is to show the […]

BATH — Do you think you know Bath? Find out Friday, March 23. That’s when “So You Think You Know Bath” will be back for a sixth consecutive year. The live quiz show features questions about the history, buildings and people of Bath. Doors open at the Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., at 6 […]

BATH — As part of its St. Patrick’s Day celebration, the city will hold a Blarney Ball at Winter Street Center from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, March 17. The Big Chips Trio will perform, sponsored by Bath Savings Institution. Light refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Brackett’s Market, First Federal Savings […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — The Shore Road Pathway could soon become more reality than vision. Town Manager Michael McGovern said he anticipates sending the project out to bid on April 5. McGovern on Monday announced the planned 2.2-mile pedestrian and bicycling path from Route 77 to Fort Williams Park received a Federal Highway Administration “categorical exclusion.” […]

TOPSHAM — Residents will decide in a June referendum whether to ban consumer fireworks or to allow them with some restrictions. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to send four fireworks-related questions to referendum, instead of to the May 16 Town Meeting. Selectman David Douglass opposed the motion. Two proposed ordinances would ban the sale […]

TOPSHAM — Residents of School Administrative District 75 towns who served in World War II, the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Era and had to leave high school before graduation now have the chance to receive honorary diplomas. The state Legislature passed an act in 2011 authorizing the granting of diplomas to Vietnam veterans. Previously […]