The Rev. Robert Macfarlane, of Carver, Mass., portraying U.S. Army Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain, speaks with guests gathered at Chamberlain’s statue in downtown Brunswick on Tuesday before a ceremony honoring the 150th anniversary of the Civil War battle of Gettysburg and the 61 Brunswick men killed there. Maine First lady Ann LePage read President Lincoln’s […]
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Harpswell charter school hires first-year staff
HARPSWELL — A charter school slated to open this fall had more than 100 applications for its five first-year teaching positions. John D’Anieri, headmaster of Harpswell Coastal Academy, said the five teachers hired will help usher in the area’s first charter school students when HCA opens to 60 sixth- and ninth-graders in September. “I am […]
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Scarborough effort to regulate roadside memorials raises objections
SCARBOROUGH — Three or four times a week, Kevin Grondin visits and grooms a spot near Payne and Scarborough Downs roads where Steven Delano was fatally injured in a car crash on May 8, 2010. In another part of town, flowers and spray paint on the bark of a tree on the west side of […]
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Willardfest returns for 3rd year in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Three hours of food, music and fun will fill the intersection of Preble and Pillsbury streets with the July 13 return of Willardfest. The free festival in Willard Square from 3-6 p.m. will feature three bands, food from local businesses, community tables, activities for children, a martial arts demonstration and an art gallery […]
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Federal review of Brunswick train depot could provide neighborhood relief
BRUNSWICK — Opponents of a proposed $12 million train maintenance and layover facility hope an upcoming environmental review will result in the project being moved away from their neighborhood. In what could be their last chance to effect any change, the group members have hired a high-profile public relations consultant. Dan Sullivan, chairman of the […]
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South Portland Food Cupboard future secure, location still in question
SOUTH PORTLAND — Clients of the South Portland Food Cupboard can breath a little easier about its future, even while uncertainty persists about where the food pantry will operate. Sybil Riemensnider, executive director of the pantry, confirmed last week that the clearinghouse, lodged in the basement of St. John the Evangelist Church at 161 Main […]
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Delays over Harpswell beach access worry advocates
HARPSWELL — An important deadline for reopening public access to Robinhood Beach is in jeopardy due to delayed negotiations with abutting landowners. Michael Helfgott, president of the group leading the renewed effort to reopen access to the Bailey Island beach also known as Cedar Beach, said a delayed meeting between the Board of Selectman and […]
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Bath land trust offers 4 summer exploration programs
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is offering a free “Summer Explorations” series this month and in August to get people outside and educate them about the world around them. Willow Schwartz, a native plant connoisseur and landscape gardener, will lead a botany walk through the Bonyun Preserve on Westport Island on Wednesday, July […]
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Brunswick families sought to host Chinese exchange students
BRUNSWICK — The School Department seeking families to host 18 Chinese foreign exchange students for a few days this month. The students and two teachers will be participating in a summer “mini camp” hosted by the School Department July 21-25. The Chinese students can speak intermediate English, but are participating in the program to improve […]
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Gelato Fiasco expanding in Brunswick to reach national market
BRUNSWICK — The Gelato Fiasco, makers and purveyors of Italian-style ice cream at 74 Maine St., is expanding its operations to reach a national market. Speaking on Tuesday from the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, co-founder Joshua Davis said the company in April purchased two buildings on Industry Road, where it will […]