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News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

The road to the holidays

Santa arrives in Bath on Saturday, Nov. 24, aboard a classic fire engine and leads the parade to City Hall for refreshments and songs of the season. The city's annual "Old Fashioned Christmas" events continue through the end of December.

• News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 1:40 pm

Bath dissents in panel's decision on school cost sharing

BATH — In its final meeting Tuesday night, a committee recommended that a per-pupil cost-sharing formula be implemented in Regional School Unit 1 starting with the 2014-2015 school year. Initially, the RSU committee voted 3-2 to begin the per-pupil formula next year. Bath, Arrowsic a...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:30 am

Bath rings in holidays with 'Old Fashioned Christmas'

BATH — A month's worth of holiday events are planned for the city's "Old Fashioned Christmas" celebration. Christmas caroling on a trolley will take place on two Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14, from 5-9 p.m. Passengers are picked up at City Hall every half hour, and admission is free.

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:20 am

Some school officials say Maine student restraint law isn't working

LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials Monday said they are urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legis...

Scott Thistle, Sun Journal • News •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 8:40 am

People and Business

Former Falmouth resident Mark Robinson won the 2012 Leadership Award from the Maine Town, City and County Management Association during its recent annual gathering in at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Newry. Robinson has been Fayette Town Manager for eight year...

Community •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Arts Calendar: Nov. 28- Dec. 9

Greater Portland Books & Authors Thursday 11/29  "Gilead," Marilynne Robinson, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-4763. Saturday 12/1  "...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Community Calendar: Nov. 28-Dec.9

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 12/1 Greely Ski and Skate Swap, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Greely High School, Main St., Cumberland, 829-6031. Sunday 12/2 Connected Cathol...

Community •
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Unsung Hero: Bowdoin College student Caroline Blake, focused on service

BRUNSWICK — Caroline Blake brought impressive credentials to Bowdoin College in the fall of 2010: valedictorian at Poland High School, passionate about history and American politics, and devoted to her home state of Maine. Two years later, Caroline’s performance has matched her...

David Treadwell • News •
Monday, November 26, 2012 at 1:50 pm

Out & About: Christmas at the Cathedral, Natalie MacMaster, more

Musical offerings dominate this week’s top choices in the performing arts. Without doubt, the No. 1 pick for the weekend will be Christmas at the Cathedral. The Choral Art Society produces this concert, with four performances scheduled for Dec. 1-2 in Portland. Another big con...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, November 26, 2012 at 1:30 pm

The View From Away: PATHS produces a bountiful 'harvest'

If you’re just tuning in, Portland Arts and Technical High School is an under-appreciated local institution dedicated to finding and creating appropriate holes for some of the less round pegs, including my daughter, in area high schools. I’ve written about PATHS recently and fe...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, November 26, 2012 at 11:50 am
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