BATH — Police said a woman whose body was found in the Kennebec River early Sunday morning apparently committed suicide. Police are not certain where Debra McKellar, 60, of High Street entered the river, and investigators are working to ascertain a time and place she was last seen by friends, relatives or neighbors. Police were informed […]
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Owner of ‘best beer bar in the world’ to open brewery in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — For Chris Lively, starting a craft brewery is not only a natural next step to a lifetime surrounded by beer, it’s the continuation of a family heritage in the brewing industry that goes back for generations. Lively, 39, is the proprietor of Ebenezer’s Pub in Lovell, which he and his wife opened in […]
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Scarborough property tax appeals could go to court
SCARBOROUGH — Coastal residents who are challenging their property tax assessments aren’t optimistic about an audit review expected from the Maine Department of Revenue Services. “We have very low expectations as to what will come from the state,” Riversands Drive resident Don Petrin said in an email last week about the review that follows a […]
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Jennings enjoys team role in South Portland economic development
SOUTH PORTLAND — After years of experience assembling teams, Economic Director Jon Jennings said Monday he is happy to have joined one in city government. “I love the great group of professionals, it’s the best part of the job,” he said. Appointed to the post in mid-March, Jennings said his role fostering economic development has […]
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Investigator to examine sale of Bath city property
BATH — After being besieged by questions from residents, the City Council on Wednesday decided to appoint an independent investigator to look into the controversial sale of city-owned property in May. The council also unanimously approved a new policy, drafted by the Economic Development Committee, that governs the sale of city-owned property. Councilor David Sinclair, […]
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Public divided over Brunswick boat launch reopening
BRUNSWICK — The Marine Resources Committee heard arguments for and against reopening Simpson’s Point to motorized boats Wednesday night, but it remains unclear what action the panel will take. While the committee is still waiting for clarification on a new study that triggered the debate, members encouraged Simpson’s Point stakeholders to attend an Aug. 12 […]
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ACLU of Maine scrutinizes Cape Elizabeth limits on park art vendors
CAPE ELIZABETH — A proposal to regulate art vendors in Fort Williams Park has caught the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine. ACLU spokeswoman Rachel Healy said Wednesday that the town’s proposed rules have raised concerns among members of the Portland-based non-partisan legal group. “It might be too restrictive of First Amendment-protected […]
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All's Fair in Topsham: 159th annual event offers variety of activities
TOPSHAM — A fair typically provides a variety of activities, sights, scents, sounds, and stories. The 159th annual Topsham Fair, which runs through Sunday, is no different. Tuesday was Amy Johnson’s first time at the Topsham event. The Kennebunkport woman brought her 6-year-old son Calvin primarily to see the animals, she said, as he fed […]
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Report: Falmouth Town Hall needs expensive fixes
FALMOUTH — A new study recommends about $930,000 in renovations to Town Hall, ranging from air quality repairs to aesthetic improvements. The study, which cost $20,000 and was completed in July by Oak Point Associates of Biddeford, details deficiencies in configuration, appearance, energy efficiency, structural integrity and indoor air quality. Town Council Chairwoman Teresa Pierce […]
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New marketing campaign aims to unite Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Officials are hoping a new marketing campaign will help attract newcomers to town and improve retention of visitors, residents and businesses. The campaign with the slogan, “Our Town. Our Story.,” was formally approved by the Town Council on July 29. Marketing materials are available by request at no cost to businesses, organizations or […]