BATH — After more than 2 1/2 hours of discussion, the City Council voted 7-1 Wednesday for a new tax increment financing agreement with Bath Iron Works. But the 25-year agreement, revised in the wake of community opposition, reduces the benefit to BIW and increases the tax revenue to be retained by the city. The […]
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Brunswick braces for sewer rate hikes to pay for system upgrade
BRUNSWICK — A $22 million plan to upgrade the town’s sewer treatment facility has the Brunswick Sewer District taking extra steps to ensure customers understand why they may face significant rate increases as soon as next year. The district’s Board of Trustees aren’t set to vote on a sewer rate hike until at least six […]
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Falmouth firefighter arrested on arson charge, indicted for gross sexual assault
FALMOUTH — A part-time firefighter has been arrested for arson after allegedly setting two fires in September, according to police. Griffin Kline, 20, of Woodlands Drive, was arrested Wednesday night following a two-month investigation, according to a press release from Lt. John Kilbride. Kline was also indicted earlier this month for alleged sex acts with […]
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Homeless man arrested in Portland assault
PORTLAND — A homeless man was arrested Monday on a charge of aggravated assault after police said he attacked a pedestrian who refused to give him money in Congress Square. Richard Sneddon, 45, allegedly pushed and kicked Milo Lewis, 59, of the United Kingdom, as he was walking on Congress Street near High Street around […]
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Panel urges long-term attention to Cape Elizabeth town center
CAPE ELIZABETH — Three weeks after a meeting that devolved into confusion and infighting, the Town Center Planning Committee reconvened Monday and got down to business, reviewing recommendations from the 1993 town center plan and discussing possibilities for a successor committee. The panel reviewed the first 17 of 37 recommendations made in the original town […]
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Divided Brunswick council OKs $950K in cash for Town Hall renovations
BRUNSWICK — A lengthy debate ended Monday with the Town Council agreeing to spend nearly $1 million from unassigned funds to renovate the future Town Hall. After only learning about a more solid estimate for renovations earlier this month, councilors were divided on whether to borrow for the project or to use existing funds. The […]
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Mid Coast United Way hits fundraising goal
BATH — United Way of Mid Coast Maine raised about $3,000 more than its $1.93 million goal in this year’s campaign. Calling the finish “a squeaker” at the recent campaign finale, Campaign Chairman Vin DiCara of Brunswick thanked those who contributed. “What a great achievement, by so many people, to reach this goal for our […]
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Thanksgiving Day run-walk to raise funds in Bath
BATH — InspireME Personal Fitness and Wellness will hold its 10th annual downtown Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28. The three-mile Thanksgiving Day event is a fundraiser for the Bath Area Food Bank and Wounded Warrior Project. Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages can participate. Pre-race registration will be at the Customs House, […]
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Harpswell selectmen, property owners resume beach access talks
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen is resuming negotiations with property owners in another attempt to gain public access to Cedar Beach. Selectmen are expected to meet in executive session Thursday morning to discuss the latest proposals from Jonathan and Rachel Aspatore, who own land that connects to the Bailey Island beach from a private road […]
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Harpswell public access TV station seeks funds for digital upgrade
HARPSWELL — The town’s community television station is making a fundraising push to keep its signal untethered and over the air. From Dec. 1-20, Harpswell Community Broadcasting Corp. hopes to raise up to $5,000 to match a one-time offer from local philanthropist Al Moren. Meeting the goal would bring the nonprofit station closer to the […]