News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

Topsham library hosts 'Farmlife Hoopla'

TOPSHAM — Free children's programs, called "Farmlife Hoopla," are being held at the Topsham Public Library next month. The programs are offered by Local Farms-Local Food, a collaboration of the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust that promotes local food and ...

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 1:50 pm

Harpswell responds to criticism with referendum guide

HARPSWELL — The town issued a bulletin Tuesday about this year's only local referendum, after a former selectman last week said selectmen had not provided enough information to fully inform the electorate. The Nov. 6 referendum question asks if voters want to change hiring of the tow...

Dylan Martin • News •

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 1:40 pm

Topsham meetings now on the Web

TOPSHAM — People who want to tune into Board of Selectmen and Planning Board meetings, but aren't able to catch the programs on live TV, now need look no further than their computers. Board meetings videos are now being replayed on the Internet. They can be accessed by going to

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 11:50 am

Proposed charter school seeks use of West Harpswell School

HARPSWELL — Representatives of Harpswell Coastal Academy, who are expected to submit their charter application to the state by the end of the month, hope to use the former West Harpswell School building starting in fall 2013. But as discussed at an Oct. 18 Board of Selectman meeting,...

Dylan Martin • News •

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 11:40 am

Grab some grub: Student-run cafe opens in Bath

BATH — Area residents have another place to get breakfast or lunch while taking part in a youth educational experience, thanks to the opening of a student-run cafe at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center. The cafe, hosted by culinary arts students, debuted Tuesday at 800 Hig...

Alex Lear • News •

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 10:50 am

Special election to fill vacant Bath council seat draws 3 candidates

BATH — Three candidates are running to fill the City Council seat left vacant when Councilor Ruthe Pagurko died Sept. 28. Larry Scott of Washington Street, and Old Brunswick Road residents Leverett Mitchell and Cal Stilphen hope to complete the final year of Pagurko's three-year term...

Alex Lear • News •

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 9:30 am

Out & About: Suzy Bogguss drives north to Portland

Lots of music is coming up over the next week, with the biggest name being Suzy Bogguss, a golden-throated country singer with several gold records to her credit. Maine is blessed with two superb string quartets, and the season-opening concerts of both are slated for this weekend. The DaPo...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:50 am

People and Business

Appointments The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently appointed Merrill Barter as one of 10 national members of the State and Local Taxation Technical Resource Panel through September 2013 year. Barter is a certified...

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Universal Notebook: For love or money shouldn't matter

Lately the media has been indulging in a feeding frenzy over the case of a Kennebunk Zumba instructor who allegedly provided a little extracurricular workout for some of her male clients. The focus of all the prurient public interest has been “The List,” a roster of the woman&r...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm

Global Matters: Electing King will show Maine gets it

Let’s get right to it. Maine voters should elect Angus King to the United States Senate. King alone among the candidates possesses the temperament, the profile, and the acumen to advocate effectively for Maine people and to continue an important tradition of independent, honorable, m...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:20 pm