Bob Bittar is seeking a zone change for seven lots, including two of his, that would allow him to continue to host concerts at his barn.
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Readfield concert spurs no immediate response from town officials
Town Manager Eric Dyer says he intends to bring the issue to the Select Board, while Bob Bittar is calling for a change to zoning rules.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Readfield man gets 8 years for violating probation from ice chopper attack
After serving nearing 10 years in prison, Luke Blair, 28, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday for violating probation.
Posted inLocal & State
In Readfield, you say concert, I say house party
The dispute between Bob Bittar and the town of Readfield continues to simmer as Saturday’s planned piano performance is expected to go on.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Town orders cancellation of free concert in unpermitted Readfield barn
The owner of the venue said he received a notice from town officials Thursday that he was not allowed to hold the event on Saturday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Readfield man, lacking permit for commercial music venue, to hold free concert at barn
Bob Bittar says he’s holding a free ‘house warming’ performance Saturday night even as he seeks town approval to turn the barn into a “true performance center.”
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Ex-Gardiner teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting girl, 16, at his home
The teen told the judge she has lost trust in adult males, including teachers and father figures, following the assault by John Glowa Jr.
Posted inLocal & State
Winthrop family fears house will collapse after postponement of dam repair project
The project is funded by Winthrop and Readfield taxpayers and is slated to begin in June 2019.
Posted inCommunity
Johnson named to dean’s list
Readfield native attends the University of Connecticut.
Posted inCommunity
Readfield awarded an $8,000 grant
Funds awarded by AARP’s Livable Community Initiative.