News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

Bath Police Beat: Nov. 23

Arrests 11/13 Paul Johnson, 35, of Middle Street, was arrested on Middle Street by Officer Richard Ross on a charge of violating bail. 11/14 Dominic Lisanti, 74, of Beacon Street, was arrested on Chandler Drive by Detective David ...

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Topsham Police Beat: Nov. 23

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Nov. 13-19. Shed happens 11/12 at 1:28 p.m. Officer Randy Cook responded to the report of an overnight burglary to a storage shed at the Topsham Fairgrounds. A padlock ha...

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Topsham special election set for Jan. 15

TOPSHAM — Nomination papers are available for a special election to fill the Board of Selectmen seat being vacated by Andrew Mason. Papers are due back Dec. 28. The election is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2013. Mason, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jean Wolkens Nov. 6 in the state...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Topsham plans forums on TCF, Route 196

TOPSHAM — The town plans to hold two community forums next week. On Monday, Nov. 26, the Topsham Community Fund Committee will solicit comments on its proposed 2012 annual report, as well as recommendations for funding community development projects. Last year's TCF report sug...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Bath library accepts 'Food for Fines'

BATH — The Patten Free Library is again offering its "Food for Fines" program , from Tuesday, Nov. 27, to Saturday, Dec. 8. The library will allow patrons to "pay" overdue fines by bringing in a donation for the Bath Area Food Bank. One dollar in fines will be removed from a library ...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 1:50 pm

Bath residents, business come together for Sandy relief

BATH — While watching the impact of Hurricane Sandy on parts of New York City on TV, Tiffany Dauphin decided to turn off the television, get some supplies and a crew, and bring support to the victims. Doing so has changed the Bath woman's life. "I wanted to help, but I couldn'...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Harpswell bandstand near completion

HARPSWELL — An all-volunteer project to build a solar-powered bandstand at Mitchell Field is nearly complete, the project's chairman said last week. "We're really moving along," said Robert Modr, who started the project four years ago. He said the bandstand ceiling, floor and ...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Despite storm setback, replica of historic ship may sail in 2015

BATH — A replica of a ship built more than 400 years ago on the shores of the Kennebec River could be complete in 2015, depending on the availability of funding. The Virginia, a 51-foot pinnace constructed in 1607-1608 by the short-lived Popham Colony, was the first European ship bui...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

Herbert E. Brewer, Sr., 76: lover of antique cars, flying

FREEPORT — Herbert E. Brewer Sr., 76, died at Mid-Coast Hospital in Brunswick on Nov. 15 after a brief illness. He was born on May 10, 1936, in Freeport, one of six children of Richard C. and Jewel (Dennison) Brewer Sr. He was educated in Freeport schools and was a lifelong resident of the ...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Arts Calendar: Nov. 21- Dec. 2

Greater Portland Call for Art Richard Boyd Art Gallery seeks original works for show opening April 2013. For more information: 712-1097 or williamson955@aol.com. Books & Authors Thursday 11...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012