BRUNSWICK — Route 1 northbound near the Coastal Connector was closed for approximately an hour Friday night after a 36-year-old Brunswick man allegedly driving under the influence crashed a car police say he stole from his girlfriend. David Lafave, 36, of 49 Franklin Parkway, was charged with theft by unauthorized use of property, operating under the […]

WEST BATH — The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan Davis of West Bath as the new town administrator. Davis takes over for former town administrator Pam Hile, who left the position in December to become the Sagadahoc County administrator. Davis holds a master’s degree in public administration from Central Michigan University […]

BATH — A $17,000 Maine State Planning Office grant, added to matching funds from the city of Bath, will pay for improvements to the pier at Waterfront Park that will allow cruise ships up to 300 feet long to dock at the pier. The 225-foot-long Independence, a cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, already docks […]

BOWDOIN — The Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Department is investigation a burglary that occurred early Saturday morning at the Bowdoin Town Store. Chief Deputy Brett Strout said sometime around 1: 30 a.m. Saturday, two subjects entered the Bowdoin Town Store along Route 125 and stole items. Strout did not release details about what was taken. Deputy […]

BATH — The Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall,followinga5p.m.workshop that will address the density of the recently approved Plant Home Zone and its compliance with the city’s comprehensive plan. Should Planning Board members determine the zone is not compliant with the comprehensive plan, they could revise the ordinance to make it […]

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Town Council will convene at 7 p.m. today at Brunswick Station, 16 Station Ave. Following the public comment period, the town manager’s report, and committee updates, the council is scheduled to hear and consider: — An update on town action at 77 Pleasant St. — Public comments on special amusement licenses […]

Arrest Harold J. Sonia, 37, of P.O. Box 383, Lisbon, Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m., charged with operating under the influence, on Tedford Road. Summons Male juvenile, 17, of Topsham, Jan. 31, 12:22 p.m., charged with theft, at Hannaford on Topsham Fair Mall Road. [email protected]