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News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

SAD 75 towns could see school taxes rise 2.6%

TOPSHAM — The overall local contribution in School Administrative District 75 could increase 2.63 percent in fiscal 2014, according to early budget projections. The $33.4 million fiscal 2013 spending plan approved by voters last June could rise to $34.35 million. Of that amount, $19....

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:30 am

Collaborative bid wins Topsham riverfront trail study

TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously March 7 to hire the Downtown reVitalization Collaborative to assess the feasibility of a waterfront trail in the lower village. The board last December approved a $13,000 Maine Coastal Program shore and harbor planning grant, which w...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:10 am

Harpswell OKs beach access funds, nearly $4.3M budget

HARPSWELL — Town Meeting approved a $4.26 million municipal budget, funds to acquire access to Robinhood Beach and funds to build a garage for emergency medical services, among other warrant articles on March 9. Voters also elected Rick Daniel to the Board of Selectmen and approved a...

Dylan Martin • News •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 4:10 pm

Former Topsham candidate faces 3rd drunken driving charge

TOPSHAM — Jean Wolkens, a former candidate for the Legislature and Board of Selectmen who was charged twice in January with operating under the influence, was charged with OUI again March 7. Wolkens, 43, of Meadow Road, was at Woodside Elementary School to pick up one of her children...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Topsham man dies after bridge leap

TOPSHAM — Police are investigating an apparent suicide that occurred Sunday, March 10, when the body of a 55-year-old Topsham man was found on rocks beneath the Frank J. Wood Bridge. Police were informed about the discovery of the body of Winter Street resident Douglas Palmer at abou...

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Hot Chocolate Jubilee returns in Bath

BATH — The Hot Chocolate Jubilee's seventh annual show, "Let the Good Times Roll," has performances scheduled at 7 p.m. April 4-6, and 2 p.m. April 7, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. A community variety show, the jubilee lets people of all ages and walks of life strut their stuf...

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Regional meeting identifies issues facing Casco Bay clammers

BRUNSWICK — Marine resource experts who discussed how to begin regional efforts to conserve the softshell clam said green crabs and nitrogen are the No. 1 enemy. Harvesters from Scarborough to Wiscasset attended the meeting the Casco Bay Marine Resource Summit on March 7 at the Bruns...

Dylan Martin • News •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:50 am

Consensus reached on revised student restraint rules

PORTLAND — Even the staunchest opponents to revising Maine’s student restraint and seclusion laws are accepting proposed changes that would loosen the existing law. “Overall I am really pleased (with the changes),” said Deb Davis, a disability rights advocate w...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:50 am

Arts Calendar March 13-26

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 3/13 Marianne Boruch, 7 p.m., Woodbury Campus Center, University of...

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Community Calendar March 13-26

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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