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Mid-Coast News
Brunswick School Board strips Watson of leadership over e-mail to Pingree, 'angry' comments
Mar 11, 2010 8:10 am
BRUNSWICK — During an emotionally charged meeting that pushed budget deliberations to the periphery, the School Board on Wednesday removed Byron Watson as chairman.
Bath celebrates Irish culture with Old Blarney Days
Mar 10, 2010 2:50 pm
BATH — The City of Ships becomes the City of the Irish next week during Old Blarney Days. A “Banners over Bath” reception with Irish music will be held at City Hall at 5 p.m. Friday, March 12, while a Moonlight Madness sale will take place downtown from 5-8 p.m.
Harpswell votes to keep West Harpswell School open
Mar 10, 2010 2:30 pm
HARPSWELL — Voters on Tuesday narrowly rejected the school district's proposal to close West Harpswell School. The decision means the town will absorb $219,000 to keep the building open next school year. The town voted 906-827 against the closure, a 4 percent margin that town officials attributed to a strong turnout in West Harpswell. Ballots were cast at three polling places. At Merriconeag Grange Hall in West Harpswell, voters said no to school closure 641-176.
Trader Joe's pursues former Wild Oats space on Marginal Way in Portland
Mar 10, 2010 11:30 am
PORTLAND — Documents filed with the Federal Trade Commission indicate Trader Joe's has agreed to lease the former Wild Oats grocery store space on Marginal Way. According to the FTC, the Monrovia, Calif.-based grocery store chain has worked out a lease agreement with Whole Foods Market.
Topsham fire chief tapped to head Brunswick department
Mar 10, 2010 11:00 am
TOPSHAM — With approval expected from the Brunswick Town Council next week, Ken Brillant will be taking his fire department management skills across the river. The Topsham fire chief’s nomination by Brunswick Town Manager Gary Brown to head the Brunswick Fire Department goes to a Brunswick Town Council vote on Monday, March 15. Brillant, 37, is scheduled to start the Brunswick job on April 26.
Orr's & Bailey's Island FD receives $42K federal grant
Mar 12, 2010 12:00 am
HARPSWELL — The Orr's & Bailey's Islands Fire Department will receive a more than $42,700 grant for training equipment and facility modifications, according to a press release from the office of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. Collins, the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, announced Wednesday that the funding will be provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, or FIRE Act.
Topsham moves closer to moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries
Mar 10, 2010 10:50 am
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously March 4 to send draft language for a medical marijuana dispensary moratorium to the Planning Board for review. The Planning Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the matter April 6, after which it will send the language back to the Board of Selectmen to be placed on the May 19 Town Meeting warrant.
School jobs, programs still on the line despite state revenue gains
Mar 10, 2010 10:30 am
BRUNSWICK — Although more optimistic state revenue projections released last week could save local education jobs, school officials warned that several positions will still have to be cut. Superintendents from the region's three districts responded to Gov. John Baldacci's March 3 announcement restoring $20 million in state education aid amid new revenue projections.
Legislative panel endorses base redevelopment bill, Brunswick campus for SMCC
Mar 10, 2010 10:00 am
BRUNSWICK — A bill to assist in the redevelopment of Brunswick Naval Air Station received unanimous approval from the Legislature's Business Research Economic Development committee on Tuesday. If ratified, LD 1664 will allow the agency overseeing the base's civilian transition to establish an airport authority and manage operations.
Controversial cell tower proposal returns to Topsham Planning Board
Mar 10, 2010 9:30 am
TOPSHAM — The Planning Board is scheduled on Tuesday, March 16, to again consider a site plan review application for a cellular communications tower in the Heights neighborhood. Mariner Tower approached the board last June about building the 103-foot monopole for use by T-Mobile. The application produced a packed meeting room, with many residents speaking in opposition. After nearly three hours of discussion, the board voted to continue the hearing while it sought clarity on the need for another cell tower in town.