Times Record News

Published
January 20, 2020

Bill seeks to bar large retailers from using the ‘dark store loophole’ in property tax battles

The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use. Walmart recently challenged Brunswick's valuation of its Cook's Corner property, a move that could cost the town more than $200,000 in tax revenue.
Published
January 19, 2020

Topsham middle school student serving on education department’s first student cabinet

Madison Bleau, a seventh-grader at Mt. Ararat Middle School, is part of the alternative education program, giving her type of project-based learning opportunities she will advocate more students have access to.
Published
January 19, 2020

Despite proposed cuts, Pingree ‘confident’ Bath shipyard will fulfill contracts

Department of Defense recommended slashing the number of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers built for the Navy between 2021 and 2025 from 12 ships to seven.
Published
January 17, 2020

‘We have work that remains unfinished:’ Rep. Mattie Daughtry announces state senate bid

Daughtry is running for the District 24 Senate seat held by Brownie Carson, who announced his retirement late last year.
Published
January 17, 2020

Opponents ask court to reverse approval of controversial oyster farm

The suit, filed Friday, alleges a conflict of interest for co-owner of Mere Point Oyster Co. and Brunswick Harbormaster Dan Devereaux, and accuses him of 'placing a thumb on the scale of the aquaculture licensing.'

Published
January 16, 2020

Bath library’s history series offers glimpse into the past

The Town History Series begins at the Patten Free Library Saturday morning with a discussion about how Arrowsic's working waterfront fuels the community.
Published
January 16, 2020

Parents alarmed as Topsham-area school bus routes could be cut or consolidated

MSAD 75 is looking at eliminating some bus stops and routes down shorter side roads, which has some parents worried about safety.
Published
January 15, 2020

Climate change to be tracked on Maine Yankee donated land

A land trust will take ownership of the Westport Island parcel.
Published
January 15, 2020

Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Deputy fired after domestic violence arrest

Sagadahoc County Deputy Matthew Shiers was arrested in July and indicted on charges of domestic violence assault, aggravated assault and cruelty to animals.
Published
January 15, 2020

Midcoast Humane to host rabies clinic in Cumberland