News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

Brunswick officials feud with senator, state over base redevelopment

BRUNSWICK — Some local officials are criticizing their Democratic state senator after he showed support for legislation from the LePage administration they say will prevent local control of redevelopment efforts at Brunswick Landing. In addition to supporting the governor's bill, Sen...

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Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 8:00 am

Lawrence A. Kellett, 74

LEWISTON — Lawrence A. Kellett, 74, resident of River Road in Bowdoinham, formerly of Brunswick and Cundy’s Harbor, died Dec. 29 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was born Jan. 17, 1938, in Warren, a son of Arthur A. and Eva E. (Payne) Kellett. He was educated in Warren ...

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Bath Police Beat: Jan. 11

Arrests 1/1 at 10:33 a.m. David Mullins, 46, of Bluff Road, was arrested on Water Street by Officer Richard Ross on a charge of domestic criminal mischief. 1/6 at 2 p.m. Carey Newman, 36, of Middle Street, was arrested on Middle S...

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Topsham Police Beat: Jan. 11

Arrests 1/5 at 2:24 a.m. Jennifer Emch, 26, of Hornet Street, Brunswick, was arrested on Bypass Drive by Lt. Frederick Dunn on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 1/4 at 1:08 p.m. Laurie ...

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Main Street Bath to launch 2013 fundraising campaign

BATH — Having nearly reached its $41,000 fundraising goal last year, Main Street Bath is ready to launch its 2013 campaign. The economic and community development booster program – which was one of five organizations last year to earn the Great American Main Street Award &...

Alex Lear • News •

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Harpswell charter school gets initial state approval

HARPSWELL — The Maine Charter School Commission accepted a 468-page application on Tuesday for a Harpswell school. The commission also set an interview and publi...

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:10 am

Topsham selectman seat up for grabs in special election

TOPSHAM — Voters on Jan. 15 will decide which of three candidates will replace former Selectman Andrew Mason. Mason stepped down from the Board of Selectmen after his election in state House District 60 last November. One year remains in his three-year term. Mason's former opp...

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 9:50 am

Judge allows Bath to join RSU in defense of lawsuit by West Bath

BATH — With about $1.6 million at stake, the city is joining Regional School Unit 1 in its defense of a lawsuit filed by fellow school district member West Bath. After a hearing Tuesday in Sagadahoc County Superior Court, Justice Andrew Horton decided to allow Bath to intervene in th...

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 9:10 am

Advocates decry holes in safety net for Maine fishing industry

PORTLAND — Advocates said they were baffled when one of the first serious attempts at improving fishing industry safety was stripped down in an annual act passed quietly last month. The

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 9:40 am

Yarmouth legislators push statewide ranked-choice voting

AUGUSTA — So long, spoilers. That's the message two Yarmouth legislators hope to send with legislation aimed at eliminating the chances of electing statewide candidates with less than a majority vote. Freshman Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, and veteran legislator Sen. Dick Wo...

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 9:00 am