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Council establishes Bath Recognition Committee

BATH — While it often receives requests to honor people – living and dead – as well as businesses, groups and other entities, the city didn't have a way to process those requests and decide which merit recognition. That is, until Wednesday night. The council voted duri...

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Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 9:40 am
Yarmouth police accepting COPS applications

YARMOUTH — The Police Department will collaborate with other Cumberland County communities to offer a 10-week Citizen Orientated Policing School starting Wednesday, Sept. 16. The classes will be held each Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the various participating law enforcement agencies. Some of...

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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Freeport Historical Society to offer walking tours

FREEPORT — The Freeport Historical Society will offer a guided, 45-minute walking tour of the downtown area including architectural and residential history. Tours are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, at noon; Thursday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m.; Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m.; Thursday, Aug. 20, at 1...

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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Coastal Studies for Girls hold weekly open house

FREEPORT — The Coastal Studies for Girls staff will hold a series of open houses on Friday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m. through September. The public is invited to attend any of the sessions, and will have an opportunity to learn about the nation's first residential science and ...

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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Leading the way

Conner Pierce of Falmouth carries the American flag during award ceremonies Aug. 1 at the TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K in Cape Elizabeth. Race details in Sports.

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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Portland, South Portland sign onto Long Creek management district

SOUTH PORTLAND — Three of the four communities charged with cleaning up the Long Creek watershed in South Portland approved an interlocal agreement Monday night to create a legally binding watershed management district. Legislative bodies in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook...

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 11:50 am
Dead trees to be removed in North Yarmouth

NORTH YARMOUTH — The Board of Selectmen Tuesday decided to spend $300 to remove five dead trees along a private road, despite Conservation Commission opposition. Bob Houston, chairman of the Conservation Commission, spoke Tuesday against the Oak Hill Road subdivision's request that th...

Sarah Trent • News •
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 9:10 am
Cumberland students, historians collaborate to bring town history to Web

CUMBERLAND — A historian by training, Prince Memorial Library Director Thomas Bennett takes every chance he can to preserve and organize Cumberland's past. While his staff holds down the fort day to day, Bennett spends much of his time on things like compiling the

Sarah Trent • News •
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 9:00 am
Falmouth council approves fire station grant bid, but seeks lower cost

FALMOUTH — The Town Council has asked staff to cut back on plans to renovate Fire Station 4, even as it voted unanimously to approve an application the Fire Department made a month ago for federal stimulus money to help fund the $1 million project. Requesting nearly $500,000 throu...

Peggy Roberts • News •
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Eagle lands

While tourists explore the U.S. Coast Guard tall ship Eagle in Portland Harbor on Aug. 1, the ship's weekend visit was a special treat for local Sea Scouts, who boarded the Eagle at sea as it arrived on July 31. Alex Whittemore, left, of Scarborough; Dylan Price of Scarborough; Matt Tasarz of Portla...

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009