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Bath Police Beat: May 3

Arrests 4/22 at 4 p.m. George Tinkham, 55, of Spring Street, was arrested by Officer Jason Aucoin on a charge of domestic violence assault. 4/25 at 3:26 p.m. Clancy Morton, 27, of Windjammer Way, was arrested on Windjammer Way by ...

Police Beat •
Thursday, May 2, 2013

Mitchell Field bandstand goes to Harpswell voters

HARPSWELL — Mitchell Field could host a summer concert series and more if the town officially accepts a recently finished bandstand near the waterfront. The Board of Selectmen on April 25 unanimously approved a warrant article to fund the bandstand through donations, along with creat...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Bath man accused of assault now faces gross sexual assault charge

BATH — A Bath man arrested in March for allegedly beating another man until he was unconscious has been indicted on two charges in connection with the case, including gross sexual assault. Christopher Graffam, 30, was charged March 20 with Class B aggravated assault after police said...

Beth Brogan, Bangor Daily News • News •
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2:10 pm

Proposed RSU 1 budget adds 2 teaching positions

BATH — Two teaching positions supported by several Regional School Unit 1 residents are being included in the proposed school budget without increasing the bottom line, RSU 1 Business Manager Ruth Moore said this week. The

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:30 am

Mid-Coast residents, officials respond to proposed Route 24 changes

TOPSHAM — Mid-Coast residents and officials had the chance to provide feedback Monday night on a plan that would recommend several changes to Route 24. Some of the most significant proposals include re-routing a portion of Route 24 away from the Brunswick and Topsham downtown areas, ...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10:40 am

Longtime Newcastle educator to head Bath high school

BATH — After 17 years at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Jay Pinkerton's new job will take him about 18 miles down the road. The New Harbor resident will become principal of Morse High School on Aug. 1, replacing Peter Kahl, who was hired in 2007 and

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10:20 am

SAD 75 board OKs budget with 4.1% tax hike

TOPSHAM — A School Administrative District 75 budget for next year that proposes a 4.4 percent increase, resulting in a 4.1 percent tax hike, goes to voters twice this spring. The SAD 75 Board of Directors voted 8-2 in favor of the $34.7 million fiscal 2014 spending plan April 25, wi...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Youth Court in Portland, Yarmouth aims to repair wrongs, not punish kids

YARMOUTH — A program in Maine is helping first-time juvenile offenders avoid the traditional justice system and repair any harm they've done to the community. The program, called Youth Court, is appearing around the country in an effort to provide what is known as "restorative" ...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 8:10 am

People and Business

Recognition The Associated General Contractors of America awarded Freeport-based CPM Constructors with a 2013 Build America Award for new municipal and utility construction at AGC’s 94th annual convention March 7 in Palm Springs, Calif. CPM won for its construction o...

Community •
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Arts Calendar, May 1-14

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 5/1 William Barry, author of "Maine: The Wilder Half of New England," 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, free.

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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