One corrections officer spread a false rumor that the new female officer at the state prison in South Windham was a stripper. Another one called her “Genitalia,” instead of her real name, which also began with a “G.” She was asked by a colleague if he could measure her buttocks. When she said no, he […]

McLEAN, Va. — Robert H. Bork, who stepped in to fire the Watergate prosecutor at Richard Nixon’s behest and whose failed 1980s nomination to the Supreme Court helped draw the modern boundaries of cultural fights over abortion, civil rights and other issues, has died. He was 85. Son Robert H. Bork Jr. confirmed his father […]

The town is accepting what it calls “a creative approach for proposals” to purchase tax-acquired property worth an estimated $6.5 million. So far, no takers. In late August, the Board of Selectmen voted to take a 38-acre parcel including the former Mason Station and a portion of the proposed Point East Development — approximately 14-plus […]

The metronomic thumping of water pipes in the Morrell Meeting Room of Curtis Memorial Library sounded like a heartbeat and set a somber tone for a forum held Tuesday night to discuss issues of mental health and gun control. The forum was organized in light of the recent shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School […]

Town Councilor Joanne King received lavish praise and a few irreverent gifts Monday during the council’s final 2012 meeting — her last as its leader. Numerous speakers — holders of public office as well as private citizens — stepped to the podium to laud King for her sensitivity to constituents’ needs and her no-nonsense leadership […]

Architectural changes have been made to the proposed renovations of Brunswick Junior High and Coffin Elementary schools. Board members will hear about those changes during a special meeting today. The session is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the town’s secondfloor meeting room in Brunswick Station, off Maine Street. Some of the modifications are “pretty major,” […]