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  • Judge denies motions to dismiss RSU 1 lawsuit

    BATH — A judge has denied the motions of Regional School Unit 1 and fellow defendants to dismiss West Bath's lawsuit against them, according to a June 7 order. West Bath

    Alex Lear • News •
    Thursday, June 13, 2013

  • Senior services reuniting in Brunswick for 'one-stop shop'

    BRUNSWICK — A Topsham-based senior-care organization is planning to join forces with a Brunswick group under a single roof. Spectrum Generations is expected to move its Topsham offices in July to 35 Union St., the location of People Plus, according to Debra Silva, Spectrum Generation...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Thursday, June 13, 2013

  • RSU 5 not giving up on high school renovations

    FREEPORT — A multimillion-dollar plan to renovate Freeport High School was nixed by voters Tuesday, but it's not over yet. This November, voters in Durham, Freeport and Pownal might see a modified renovation proposal on their ballots. The Board of Directors at Regional School ...

    Ben McCanna • News •
    Thursday, June 13, 2013

  • N. Yarmouth to hold 4th annual triathlon June 22

    NORTH YARMOUTH — The fourth annual North Yarmouth Family Triathlon, or "Tri-NY," will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22. The event, open to all ages, starts at Wescustogo Park on Route 231, from which participants will paddle canoes or kayaks down the Royal River to Old Town House...

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    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 4:30 pm

  • Class of 2013: Falmouth, Greely and Yarmouth high schools

    News •
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 8:40 am

  • Chebeague voters OK $2.9M budget

    CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Voters authorized a budget of $2.9 million Saturday at Town Meeting, a net increase of 2.7 percent to taxpayers. All articles passed as written on the warrant, but several voters voiced concern about two budgets that support one town employee. The proposed f...

    Ben McCanna • News •
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 7:50 am

  • 3 candidates face off for Yarmouth School Committee

    YARMOUTH — Three candidates are vying for two open seats on the Yarmouth School Committee. The June 25 ballot features two other elections, but no other competitive races. Town Councilors Pat Thompson and Steve Woods are both running unopposed for re-election. On the Yarmouth Water D...

    Ben McCanna • News •
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 7:40 am

  • Yarmouth library upgrades to be on June 25 ballot

    YARMOUTH — On June 25, voters will decide whether to approve a $1.5 million bond for a major renovation project at Merrill Memorial Library. Many residents believe the bond will pass by a wide margin. The proposed project, which will cost an estimated $2.5 million, combines some new ...

    Ben McCanna • News •
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 7:20 am

  • Former Falmouth teachers remembered for their service

    FALMOUTH — Friends, family, teachers and students gathered in front of Falmouth High School June 6 to commemorate contributions made by two former teachers. Both women, Gladys Hager and Virginia Peters, were long-time teachers in Falmouth schools, and continued to teach throughout th...

    Will Graff • News •
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 7:00 am

  • National arts group lauds North Yarmouth Irish fiddler

    NORTH YARMOUTH — One might say Séamus Connolly was born to make music, and through his success he has paid homage to those who came before him. "The music was always in my home," the 69-year-old native of Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland, reflected last week. "Both my parents w...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 6:40 am
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