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'We finally feel equal': Maine's first married gay couple ties the knot at Portland City Hall

PORTLAND — The first gay couple to be married in the state of Maine took their vows in a short ceremony in the city clerk’s office at approximately 12:25 a.m. Saturday. “We finally feel equal and happy to live in Maine,” said Steven Bridges, who married Michael Snel...

Abigail Curtis and Seth Koenig, Bangor Daily News • News •
Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:00 am

Iconic career comes to a close for Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Her decision to wear purple was not by design. She wasn't trying to make a political fashion statement. It just worked out that way, she said. "No, you're talking about being a purple state or something," U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, said on the day of her far...

Scott Thistle, Sun Journal • News •
Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:20 am

Marie Bernadette York, 55: A zest for life

TOPSHAM — Marie Bernadette York, 55, died Dec. 16 after a bout with breast cancer. She was born in England on Jan. 20, 1957, the oldest of five children of Michael and Mary McShane. York had a zest for life. She enjoyed time with family, trying new recipes, traveling to Ireland, watc...

Obituaries •
Friday, December 28, 2012

Mid-Coast Meetings: Dec. 28-Jan.3

Bath Wed.    1/2    6 p.m.    City Council    CH Brunswick Wed.    1/2    7 p.m.    Marine ...

Community •
Friday, December 28, 2012

Topsham Police Beat: Dec. 28

Arrests 12/20 at 10:51 a.m. Brian Burr, 24, of Bowdoin, was arrested on Cathance Road by Officer Michael Laurence on a warrant. 12/20 at 10:40 p.m. Scott Paquette, 31, of Congress Circle, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Tro...

Police Beat •
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Bath Police Beat: Dec. 28

Arrests 12/20 at 1:10 a.m. Monica Leavitt, 34, no address listed, was arrested by Officer Jason Aucoin on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 12/16 Casey Norris, 28, of Centre Street, was...

Police Beat •
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Bath now home to support group for abused women

BATH — New Hope for Women is offering a six-week support group for women who have suffered from domestic or dating violence and need a safe and nurturing place to turn. The six-week group will be held at the organization's new Bath headquarters at 12 Court St. from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 ...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2:20 pm

Harpswell heating fund sets record for donations

HARPSWELL — This is already the local Heating Assistance Program's biggest year for donations since it started in 2008. "It's helped a number of people who aren't eligible for (the town's) General Assistance Program," said Deputy Town Administrator Terri Sawyer, who helps manage the ...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 10:50 am

Big community projects continue into new year for Bath

BATH — The City of Ships enjoyed some key accomplishments in 2012, and more are in the making for 2013. Faced with an uncertain future, the Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skatepark moved into its new home, the former National Guard ...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 8:30 am

Under close scrutiny, Maine school kitchens get passing grades

PORTLAND — One in six Americans – about 48 million people – get sick from foodborne diseases every year. Worse, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. The most vulnerable population: children. Those statistics, the latest available from the U.S. Centers ...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
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