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  • Brunswick council paves way for sale of municipal buildings

    BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Monday authorized negotiations for the sale of the downtown Recreation Center, which could ultimately lead to a new business moving into town. After more than an hour of public comment, councilors voted 7-2 to authorize Town Manager Gary Brown to reach...

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    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 3:40 pm

  • Toys for boys of all ages

    Matt Palmer of Gorham carries his 2-year-old son, Jacob, out of the cab of front-end loader on Saturday, May 18, at the Gateway Shoppes in Scarborough, where several area public works departments marked National Public Works Week by displaying their equipment, answering questions and providing de...

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    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 3:00 pm
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  • Cape collects electronic, hazardous waste

    CAPE ELIZABETH — Residents who want to get rid of hazardous and electronic waste can drop items off for free from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Public Works building on Cooper Drive. The list of accepted materials can be found

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

  • Preschool registration set for S.P. schools

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Parents of children in neighborhoods served by Waldo T. Skillin and Frank I. Brown elementary schools can learn more about and register for preschool programs at a 6-7 p.m. meeting at the Opportunity Alliance, 50 Lydia Lane, in Brick Hill, on May 16. For more informa...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

  • Bug Light kite fest takes flight May 18

    SOUTH PORTLAND — The fourth annual Bug Light Kite Festival will fill the skies over Bug Light Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Members of Noreasters Kite Club and Kites Over New England will also hold a workshop and help with kite assembly and repairs. Kites will be so...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

  • Bath promotes participation in National Bicycle Month

    BATH — This month, the City of Ships becomes the City of Bikes. The City Council began National Bicycle Month on May 1 with a proclamation advocating "greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities," and re...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:50 am

  • Boys face charges after Topsham fire

    TOPSHAM — An April 28 woods fire was caused by two 12-year-old Topsham boys playing with a lighter, officials said Tuesday. Charges are pending against the boys, according to Police Chief Chris Lewis. They may have to undergo a junior fire setting program, Emergency Medical Services ...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:50 am

  • Topsham Town Meeting to vote on 4.8% budget hike

    TOPSHAM — Voters at Town Meeting next week will decide on an $8.5 million fiscal 2014 municipal budget, which reflects a 4.8 percent increase over the current year. Town Meeting will be held at the Mt. Ararat High School Commons at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Warrant articles, a...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:40 am

  • RSU 1 board sends $28M budget to voters

    BATH — The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved a $27.7 million budget for fiscal 2014. The School Board also unanimously supported the hiring of Kari Babcock as principal at the Fisher Mitchell School in Bath. Babcock, who replaces Nancy Harriman,...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 9:20 am

  • Freeport OKs permits, shellfish funds

    FREEPORT — The Town Council approved an after-the-fact environmental permit application Tuesday night for part of the Hunter and Pownal roads fields. It also approved spending $35,000 to begin a comprehensive shellfish research project aimed at discovering the root of a decline in th...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 9:10 am
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