The Cathance River in my hometown of Topsham provides a host of recreational opportunities. The upper sector offers easy flatwater paddling. In the middle is one of the finest coastal whitewater creek runs in Maine, rated Class III/IV in difficulty by the American Whitewater Association. Below a waterfall at head of tide, several miles of […]
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Ron Chase: Kayaking the lower Cathance River
The Cathance River in my hometown of Topsham provides a host of recreational opportunities. The upper sector offers easy flatwater paddling. In the middle is one of the finest coastal whitewater creek runs in Maine, rated Class III/IV in difficulty by the American Whitewater Association. Below a waterfall at head of tide, several miles of […]
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Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Sept. 2-9
Bath Fri. 9/2 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Wed. 9/7 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 9/7 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick Tues. 9/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 9/7 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 9/7 5 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 9/7 7 […]
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Sharing the harvest put free produce on the table
Merrymeeting Gleaners hosts its weekly sharing table Wednesday in front of the Topsham Public Library, and will continue through the winter, taking operations inside once the weather turns.
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Divers recover body in Androscoggin River following capsizing
Three men fell into the Androscoggin River after their boat capsized Thursday evening, leaving one unaccounted for until this morning.
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Attorney general clears officers in 3 police shootings, but backlog continues
Police officers involved in three on-duty shootings were cleared of wrongdoing and were legally justified in using deadly force, the state Attorney General’s Office determined this week.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Freeport man’s vision: Disabled will reside with dignity
The goal of Paul Linet’s nonprofit 3i Housing of Maine is to create affordable apartments, with a big focus on assistive technology, for people with physical disabilities.
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Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Aug. 19-26
Brunswick Mon. 8/22 3:30 p.m. Personnel Board Police Station Tues. 8/23 4:30 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee Zoom Wed. 8/24 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 8/24 3:30 p.m. Personnel Board Police Station Wed. 8/24 6 p.m. Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission TBD/Zoom Thur. 8/25 5 p.m. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee TBD Thur. 8/25 […]
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Photos: Hundreds of patrons brave rain for Topsham Fair’s second day
Locals and out-of-state visitors fed farm animals, ate fried foods and bought handcrafted goods from local artisans on Aug. 10.
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Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Aug. 12-19
Bath Tuesday 8/16 5 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Thur. 8/18 4:30 p.m. Bath Development Corporation City Hall Brunswick Mon. 8/15 Town Council Regular Meeting Town Hall/Zoom Tues. 8/16 Tree Committee Meeting Zoom Harpswell Thur. 8/18 11 a.m. Cable TV Work Group Town Office Thur. 8/18 2:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Task Force Town Office Thur. […]