BRUNSWICK Brunswick police have released two images of a suspect caught on surveillance at Shaw’s on July 31 who they say broke into the store’s pharmacy while it was closed and made off with a large amount of controlled narcotics. Deputy Chief Marc Hagan said the store closed at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31. […]
2012
Treasures big and small at fire station fundraiser
HARPSWELL — The Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department will hold its 19th annual auction and yard sale on Saturday and Sunday at the Orr’s Island Fire Station, 1600 Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24. The yard sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The live auction will be held […]
SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETINGS
Bath COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Thursday, 4:30 p.m., City Hall. Freeport SHELLFISH COMMITTEE, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Georgetown SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, Thursday, 7 p.m., town hall. Harpswell BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, 6 p.m., town office. Reg. School Unit 2 SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT, Thursday, 5 p.m., Hall-Dale Elementary School, Hallowell. SCHOOL […]
Preschool planning get-together on mall
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor Preschool in the Park on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at the town mall on Maine Street. A news release from organizers describes the event as follows: Local preschool kids, ages 3 to 5 and their families, are invited to come meet the staff of […]
Same-day access to mental health services
BRUSWICK — Comprehensive mental health care is available for people experiencing or coping with a mental illness or substance abuse addiction through Sweetser’s Same-Day Access. A spokesperson for Sweetser explained in a news release, “We present Same- Day Access to allow ease of engaging in mental health and substance abuse services. By offering same-day availability […]
Live birds at Topsham Public Library
TOPSHAM — Cathance River Educational Alliance and Topsham Public Library will present “Wind Over Wings Live Birds” on Saturday at the library from 10 to 11 a.m. According to a news release, Hope Douglas founded the nonprofit organization, Wind Over Wings, about 20 years ago. The group brings birds into classrooms, conference centers, auditoriums and […]
Gearing up for cycling challenge
LEWISTON — “Fueling for The Dempsey Challenge!” is the topic of an informational session set for Aug. 13 at Central Maine Medical Center’s Chairmen’s Room A on the lower level of the 12 High St. medical office building, located next to CMMC. The presentation will begin at 5 p.m. and last about 30 minutes. Certified […]
U.S. trade deficit falls to lowest in 18 months
WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit fell to its lowest level in 18 months in June, pushed down by a steep drop in oil imports and a small rise in exports. The trade gap narrowed to $42.9 billion in June, down from $48 billion in May, the Commerce Department said today. The price of imported oil […]
Labor commissioner stepping down
AUGUSTA (AP) — A former general who became Maine’s labor commissioner three months after the governor removed a mural depicting scenes from the state’s labor history is stepping down. Gov. Paul LePage said Wednesday that he’s accepted the resignation of Robert Winglass, who became commissioner in June 2011. He says he’ll be nominating Winglass’ deputy, […]