BATH — The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a $680 million contract to build a new guided-missile destroyer of the DDG 51 line, according to the shipyard. Along with that ship, DDG 115, the award includes a $665 million option for BIW to build DDG 116, the next vessel in that line. BIW […]

BATH — This year’s City Council election includes two contests for three seats. Incumbent at-large Councilor Andrew Winglass of Judkins Avenue is being challenged by Charles Turcotte of Middle Street and Peter Heinz of High Street, and incumbent Councilor James Omo of Middle Street will have to defeat Meadow Rue Merrill to keep his Ward […]

PORTLAND — The Planning Board on Tuesday denied a developer’s request to build a restaurant at Canal Plaza in the Old Port. Instead, the board issued an alternative recommendation to the City Council to allow the developer to add a floor to two buildings, in exchange for permanent protection of the pedestrian square. The board […]

FREEPORT — After two special meetings, town councilors determined Tuesday night that Councilor Rich DeGrandpre’s nomination papers are valid. The decision means DeGrandpre’s name will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot for re-election. Residents who challenged DeGrandpre’s papers on Wednesday morning said they will not go to court to reverse the decision. Instead, they will […]

FREEPORT — After nearly two years of research, interviews and editing, the stories of the lives and service of four local World War II veterans will be showcased on “Conversations with Ed Bonney” through October. With the help of Rick Simard, director of Freeport Cable TV 3, Bonney spoke with the veterans, who shared their […]

FALMOUTH — Most residents would highly recommend Falmouth as a place to live, but fewer say it’s a great place to do business. That finding and others from the 2011 Falmouth Comprehensive Plan Survey were presented to the Town Council on Monday. Councilors also discussed changes to the rules governing dogs on town lands. The […]

CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday delayed until Oct. 10 a vote on a labor agreement with the police union. Councilors Bill Stiles and George Turner were absent. “We’re still working on some of the details,” Town Manager Bill Shane said, noting that the meeting was the first time the council saw the agreement. […]

FALMOUTH — Police are asking residents to remove valuables from their cars and make sure their parked vehicles are locked after a string of car burglaries and several car thefts. Vehicles in the Flats, the Foreside, and in the Blackstrap Road area have been targets, and police said all the cars had been left unlocked. […]

Just before noon on opening day last Sunday in Cumberland, the midway is all folks and food at the Cumberland County Fair. Summer-like weather welcomed people to the 140th annual celebration, which continues through Saturday, Oct. 1. A giant pumpkin is gently placed on a scale Sunday morning during the pumpkin weigh-in at the Cumberland […]

PORTLAND — The Frannie Peabody Center announced last week that it has won a $930,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to improve housing and services for those living with HIV/AIDS. The grant will be used to provide 44 people with housing and 26 with supportive services to assist in housing […]