News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

Time running out to reopen Harpswell beach access, advocate says

HARPSWELL — The renewed fight to open access to Robinhood Beach, sometimes referred to as Cedar Beach, may be in jeopardy if negotiations with local property owners aren't resolved soon. That's according to Michael Helfgott, president of Cedar Beach/Cedar Island Supporters,

Dylan Martin • News •

Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 9:10 am

Class of 2013: Brunswick, Morse and Mt. Ararat high schools

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Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 8:50 am

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

Bath house, garden tour to be held June 15

BATH — Sagadahoc Preservation will hold its 11th annual House and Garden Tour on Saturday, June 15. The tour, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will begin at the Hyde School Mansion, 616 High St., and showcases 12 historic properties in Bath's South End, including several gardens. Al...

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Bath Police Beat: June 14

Arrests 6/8 James Goodenow, 37, of Bradley Pond Road, Topsham, was arrested on Centre Street by Officer Jason Aucoin on a charge of operating under the influence. Goodenow was also issed a summons by Officer Brett McIntire on charges of possession of a u...

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

'Dreamgirls,' Miss Tess are top picks to start summer

Summer won't be here for more than a week, but the season is already under way in the arts and entertainment world. Summer-only playhouses are a sure sign of the season, and Maine State Music Theatre opened last week for its 55th year of summer stock in Brunswick with a superb professional...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Harpswell voters approve fund account for bandstand

HARPSWELL — Voters on Tuesday approved the creation of a special revenue account for the new Harpswell Bandstand in a 199-34 vote. The creation of the account will allow the town to accept gifts and grants for programming and maintenance costs associated with the Harpswell Bands...

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:20 pm

SAD 75 voters approve $34.7M budget

TOPSHAM — A School Administrative District 75 budget for next year that proposes a 4.4 percent hike to $34.7 million, resulting in a 4.1 percent tax increase, earned second and final approval in Tuesday's budget validation referendum. The budget passed 575-162. It was approved in Top...

Alex Lear • News •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:00 pm

The Universal Notebook: Points of agreement?

As the culture wars rage on in the land of the free and the home of brave, it seems to me there are a few things that conservatives, moderates and liberals alike could agree on, if we just thought about it for a few minutes. So let’s think. Can we at least agree on the following?...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:10 am