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  • Taste of Brunswick postponed to fall

    BRUNSWICK — The fifth annual Taste of Brunswick event has been postponed to fall. The event was originally scheduled for June 22. Organizer Brunswick Downtown Association said a lower-than-usual number of participating restaurants prompted the decision to postpone.  Patti...

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    Friday, June 21, 2013

  • Yarmouth voters stamp budget at Town Meeting

    YARMOUTH — In less than an hour, voters approved the 2014 school and municipal budgets Tuesday during the annual Town Meeting. Almost everyone in attendance voted in favor of the School Committee's $20.8 million budget, which is a 3 percent increase from this year. A cadre of about 2...

    Ben McCanna • News •
    Thursday, June 20, 2013
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  • Cape schools seek advice for cutting health costs

    CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Department has hired two consultants to see if health-insurance costs can be reduced. Consultants Alliant Employee Benefits and Cross Insurance Agency will be paid up to $15,000 in unused funds from this year's budget to conduct the review, according to a ...

    Benjamin McCanna • News •
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 3:10 pm

  • SAD 75, Harpswell charter school near special ed pact

    HARPSWELL — The charter school that plans to open this fall may contract with School Administrative District 75 for special education services. Harpswell Coastal Academy is also working on a transportation agreement with SAD 75, and is closing in on a lease of a former town school.

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 2:50 pm

  • South Portland City Council OKs budget, school iPads

    SOUTH PORTLAND — A reversal on school spending preceded approval of municipal spending at Monday night's City Council meeting. Councilors also postponed indefinitely an order to declare two Wythburn Road properties public nuisances, after they were satisfied with an

    David Harry • News •
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 2:40 pm

  • After debate, Brunswick preserve named for famous botanist

    BRUNSWICK — A nearly 600-acre parcel of recreation space conveyed from the U.S. Navy in January has been named after a famous local botanist.  After a lengthy debate, with Councilors Gerald Favreau, Suzan Wilson and David Watson opposed, the Town Council voted 6-3 on Monday to n...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 2:20 pm

  • Tar sands ban, new public works HQ headed to South Portland ballot

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Events in South Portland on Monday ensured the Nov. 5 ballot will be contentious and costly. On Monday morning, members of Concerned Citizens for South Portland submitted nearly 3,800 petition signatures to City Clerk Sue Mooney for a

    David Harry • News •
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm

  • Cape Elizabeth student art show raises awareness, and money, for land trust

    CAPE ELIZABETH — A group of young photographers is getting exposure this month at Thomas Memorial Library. Through the end of June, the photographic works of 37 students from Cape Elizabeth Middle School will adorn the library's walls in an effort to raise consciousness and money for...

    Ben McCanna • News •
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 1:40 pm

  • Deadline nears for Harpswell beach access talks

    HARPSWELL — As an important deadline approaches, advocates for reopening access to Robinhood Beach, sometimes called Cedar Beach, hope the Board of Selectmen will make their dream a reality. Members of Cedar Beach/Cedar Island Supporters came out to the board's June 13 meeting to urg...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 12:20 pm

  • Dresden pair charged in Bath robbery

    BATH — Two 23-year-old Dresden residents are charged with conspiring to rob the Walgreens pharmacy on State Road, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Thomas Delehanty II. The robbery occurred June 14. Nicholas Alexander was arrested the next day, and Devin Alexander on Ju...

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    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 12:00 pm
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