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Bath library accepts 'Food for Fines'

BATH — The Patten Free Library is again offering its "Food for Fines" program , from Tuesday, Nov. 27, to Saturday, Dec. 8. The library will allow patrons to "pay" overdue fines by bringing in a donation for the Bath Area Food Bank. One dollar in fines will be removed from a library ...

News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 1:50 pm

Bath residents, business come together for Sandy relief

BATH — While watching the impact of Hurricane Sandy on parts of New York City on TV, Tiffany Dauphin decided to turn off the television, get some supplies and a crew, and bring support to the victims. Doing so has changed the Bath woman's life. "I wanted to help, but I couldn'...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Harpswell bandstand near completion

HARPSWELL — An all-volunteer project to build a solar-powered bandstand at Mitchell Field is nearly complete, the project's chairman said last week. "We're really moving along," said Robert Modr, who started the project four years ago. He said the bandstand ceiling, floor and ...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Despite storm setback, replica of historic ship may sail in 2015

BATH — A replica of a ship built more than 400 years ago on the shores of the Kennebec River could be complete in 2015, depending on the availability of funding. The Virginia, a 51-foot pinnace constructed in 1607-1608 by the short-lived Popham Colony, was the first European ship bui...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

Herbert E. Brewer, Sr., 76: lover of antique cars, flying

FREEPORT — Herbert E. Brewer Sr., 76, died at Mid-Coast Hospital in Brunswick on Nov. 15 after a brief illness. He was born on May 10, 1936, in Freeport, one of six children of Richard C. and Jewel (Dennison) Brewer Sr. He was educated in Freeport schools and was a lifelong resident of the ...

Obituaries •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Arts Calendar: Nov. 21- Dec. 2

Greater Portland Call for Art Richard Boyd Art Gallery seeks original works for show opening April 2013. For more information: 712-1097 or williamson955@aol.com. Books & Authors Thursday 11...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Community Calendar: Nov. 30- Dec. 2

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Friday 11/23 Portland Deering Alumni Dance, 8 p.m., Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland, must purchase tickets in advance: 807-8490 or 409-2685, $15.

Community •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Martin had problems paying off taxes, loans from 2 agencies

HALLOWELL — Just as state Rep. John Martin, one of the most powerful Maine politicians of the last three decades, is emerging from the bankruptcy of the convenience store he co-owns, along comes another financial problem. And this one has a new wrinkle – the back debt is to a g...

Naomi Schalit and John Christie, MCPIR • News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

CMP to move utility poles, preserve Harpswell vista

HARPSWELL — One man's effort to preserve a scenic vista has prevailed. Central Maine Power Co. has agreed to move four recently installed utility poles that were partially obstructing the west view of Long Reach Marsh along Route 24 after resident John Boomer expressed his concerns t...

Dylan Martin • News •
Monday, November 19, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Out & About: Outstanding out-of-the-box musicals

A pair of out-of-the-box musicals are the top choices this week in the performing arts. At Portland’s Good Theater, “Striking 12” is a clever and tuneful re-imagining of a classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. “Striking 12” is more than totally out-of-the-b...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:20 am
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