HARPSWELL, Maine — A Cundy’s Harbor woman whose illegal koi fish were seized by state officials on Monday has been charged with illegally possessing drugs typically used by veterinarians for surgery. Georgette Curran, 66, was issued a summons just after 6 p.m. Wednesday for illegal possession of scheduled drugs, according to MDEA Cmdr. Scott Pelletier. […]
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Silicon Valley investor from Lewiston sees growth in Maine seafood company
PORTLAND — Darrell Pardy isn’t afraid to think big. He and his business partner, Ray Swenton, have already grown their company, Bristol Seafood Inc., into one of the largest seafood processors in Maine. From its facility on Portland’s waterfront, the company employs 75 people and does $40 million a year in business. But Pardy, Bristol’s […]
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3 new charter schools to open in Maine this week
AUGUSTA (AP) — Nearly 400 students will attend five charter schools in Maine this fall in the second year since charter schools were authorized by the Legislature. Three new charter schools will open their doors when classes get underway this week, joining two others that first opened last fall. The new schools are Harpswell Coastal […]
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Brunswick woman rescued from shoreline beneath Cliff Trail in Harpswell
HARPSWELL — A 45-year-old Brunswick woman was rescued from rocks beneath the Cliff Trail on Sunday evening after a four-hour effort by game wardens and deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Theresa Desjardins was hiking the Cliff Trail with her 15-year-old son on Sunday when the two became separated. Her son found his way […]
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Harpswell charter school hires 5 faculty
HARPSWELL (AP) — A Harpswell charter school scheduled to open this fall received more than 100 unsolicited resumes from prospective faculty members for just a handful of positions. Harpswell Coastal Academy Head of School John D’Anieri said resumes started coming in before the school’s charter application was approved in February. The contract between the school […]