FREEPORT — Legend has it that William Tuttle settled the farmland that is now the Desert of Maine in the late 18th century. Mela Heestand, co-owner of the Desert Road landmark since December 2018, doubts he ever existed. The Desert of Maine, which opens again next May, consists of a 20-30-acre “desert” of very fine […]
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Topsham receives $31.5K grant for improvements at Cathance River park
The town plans to build a hand-carry boat launch and improve the parking lot at Head of Tide Park.
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Bath re-establishes William King Square in honor of Maine’s first governor
The square comprises the land around Bath’s Customs House, on which King’s home was once located.
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L.L. Bean will expand its headquarters in Freeport instead of moving
Maine’s most iconic business had contemplated a move from Freeport before deciding to increase its downtown footprint.
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State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program
A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
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Police: Teen charged with Bath burglary after chase
Bath police say Saturday “smash and grab” at South End Park may be related to similar Nov. 21 break-ins
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Moooove over hay, seaweed is the new feed
Cows at Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport will be fed a seaweed supplement and studied to see if it decreases the production of methane gas.
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Proposed Freeport development includes 144 units, clubhouse
The Beacon Residences could receive final approval as early as next month.
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Brunswick schools work to flatten barriers for asylum-seekers
The district has expanded its language services to meet the needs of the 26 new students from Africa.
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Brunswick woman’s book details same-sex relationship that transcended miles, years
Tilly Laskey is co-editor of “Precious & Adored: The Love Letters of Rose Cleveland and Evangeline Simpson Whipple, 1890-1918.”