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Meeting set on Freeport park dog policy

FREEPORT — On Monday, Sept. 14, the Winslow Park Commission will hold a public meeting on its dog policy. The policy requires dogs to be leashed between May 1 through Columbus Day when the campground is open. From Columbus Day through April 31, dogs are permitted off-leash in the...

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Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 1:18 am
RSU 5 to host community forum

FREEPORT — Using recently acquired grant funding, Regional School Unit 5 will begin to develop a strategic plan to help strengthen the district's academic, innovation and financial efficiencies. The planning process will begin Monday, Sept. 14, at the Freeport Performing Arts Center from 6-9...

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Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 1:16 am
U-peek season

Ellen McEnaney of Westbrook peeks from behind the limbs and low-hanging fruit on a tree at Orchard Hill Farm in Cumberland on Saturday, Sept. 5, the first day this season that the farm was open for pick-your-own apples.

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Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 1:15 am
Vaccine clinics scheduled for Falmouth students

FALMOUTH — A seasonal flu shot clinic sponsored by Falmouth Health Services for middle and high school students is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the Falmouth High School community gym (the small gym). For elementary students, a clinic will be held Tuesday, Se...

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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Family values: Changes ahead for Harpswell marina, restaurant

HARPSWELL — Chris and Billy Saxton were about 5 years old when they began working the docks and launch at the Dolphin Marina & Restaurant. After that they worked in the restaurant's kitchen, doing dishes, picking lobsters, whatever needed to be done. Today, the Saxton brother...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Brunswick councilors weigh renewal of Cook's Corner TIF

BRUNSWICK — A request to renew the Cook's Corner Tax Increment Financing District in order to fund road improvements there could come with a catch for east Brunswick. The Town Council first heard the proposal at Tuesday's meeting. Although the council tabled the discussion, ther...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Brunswick council makes it official, hires Brown as town manager

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Tuesday ratified an employment contract with new Town Manager Gary Brown. The 8-1 decision, with Councilor Karen Klatt dissenting, marked the first time the town has hired a manager in the last 20 years. Also noteworthy Tuesday was the absence of...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Japanese restaurant to join Brunswick dining choices

BRUNSWICK — Japanese cuisine and sushi – a conspicuous absence in Brunswick's culinary scene – will soon be available downtown. Cuong Ly, who owns the China Rose on Bath Road as well as the China Rose and Miyako Japanese restaurants in Freeport, plans to open a new restaurant...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 11:50 am
Bath native returns to discuss city's Jewish heritage

BATH — He grew up in the City of Ships more than 60 years ago, early enough to know the first generation of Jewish immigrants who eked out a living for themselves in the Mid-Coast. Next weekend, Nathan Cogan will return to his native city to discuss the culture of his kinsmen. Ac...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 11:20 am
Brunswick, Topsham take different approaches to dissuading river swimmers

After the drowning death of Brian Jewett last month, Brunswick and Topsham officials approved new signs discouraging Androscoggin River swimmers from jumping off the Swinging Bridge, the walking span connecting the two towns. The Topsham Board of Selectmen on Sept. 3 unanimously ap...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 11:00 am