BATH Owners of the Plant Home will bring revised conceptual plans for a major expansion to the Planning Board on Tuesday evening, and at least one neighbor has voiced initial support for the new design. What was previously envisioned as a two-story addition is now proposed to encompass four stories, with a two-story section over […]
March 2012
Coupons trim fares for disabled riders
BRUNSWICK Charlene Ouellet used to go to the grocery store once, maybe twice a week. But it wasn’t worth it. “I didn’t get out as much as a I do now,” Ouellet said. Impaired vision ruled out the mile- long walk to the nearest bus stop. Since January, Ouellet has benefited from a new transportation […]
Boucher tabbed as peace fair planner
BRUNSWICK Stephanie Boucher joins Greater Brunswick Peace- Works planning team as coordinator of the group’s eighth annual Peace Fair, which is scheduled for Aug. 4 on the Brunswick Mall. “ The Peace Fair looks at and celebrates the growing interest around the world to create a new culture based on compassion and sustainable practices, one […]
BRUNSWICK TOWN COUNCIL NOTES
BRUNSWICK — In addition to voting down a proposal to send a letter to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) asking the rail authority to abide by Maine Department of Environmental Protection sound and vibration standards in constructing a train layover depot in Brunswick, the Town Council on Monday: — Removed two items […]
TOPSHAM POLICE
Summonses Sean M. Murphy, 24, of 944 Augusta Road, Bowdoin, Feb. 19, 10:50 p.m., charged with operating after suspension, on Augusta Road. Linda Dupuis, 45, of 30 Merrymeeting Drive, Feb. 9, 7:45 p.m., charged with assault, at Mt. Ararat High School on Eagles Way.
Snow delays meeting
TOPSHAM — Due to inclement weather, the Board of Selectmen meeting initially scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday has been postponed to March 8.
Plea defers sentence for felony ‘drug deal gone bad’ charges
BRUNSWICK A 19- year- old Brunswick man indicted in October for felony robbery after what police said was a drug deal gone bad pleaded guilty in January and received a deferred sentence plus 30 days in county jail. Armand Maderal of 4 Windward Walk, Brunswick, was charged with robbing another Brunswick man at knifepoint near […]
Harpswell land trust survey under way
HARPSWELL Upon its 25th anniversary, the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) is looking to complete a survey of members and Harpswell residents to identify the area’s most important conservation projects. The effort that began in 2011 has collected more than 275 responses from within the organization and from selected people in the community, according to […]