PORTLAND The Maine Turnpike Authority tentatively agreed Thursday on a plan to raise tolls on the 109-mile highway but delayed a final vote for two weeks. The authority board voted 5-2 in favor of a plan that would increase cash tolls by rates ranging from 50 cents to $1 at plazas in York, Wells, Gray, […]

BRUNSWICK A Brunswick man who crashed his motorcycle on River Road on Thursday afternoon was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland where he was listed in fair condition this morning, according to a hospital representative. According to a press release issued by Brunswick Police Department, Stephen Collins Jr., 62, of 11 Rocky Hill Road, […]

BATH In addition to approving a contract with a company to expand the gas collection system at the city landfill, the Bath City Council on Wednesday discussed what to do with the Huse School, a question it ultimately sent to its Economic Development Committee for a recommendation. The school, located at 39 Andrews Road, was […]

BATH Bath police are investigating an incident of vandalism on Windjammer Way Wednesday night that left a home and property marked with graffiti. Lt. Stan Cielinski said the vandalism report was made at 6:05 a.m. Thursday. The complainant reported that he woke up Thursday and his house, garage and scattered property including an old boat, […]

BATH — Early registration ends Aug. 10 for preschool and school age childcare programs through Bath Area Family YMCA, 303 Centre St. A news release describes the programs as follows: Y-Care before and after school programs are available onsite for Georgetown, Brunswick, and most Regional School Unit 1 elementary schools. These licensed programs provide quality […]

WOOLWICH The Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Department reports that a Meadow Road resident has had six rose bushes stolen from the property within the last week. Chief Deputy Brett Strout said the theft was reported at 1:18 p.m. on Thursday. The resident told the sheriff ’s department that sometime since last Saturday, six rose bushes […]

Brunswick Police Arrests Zachary Hodgkins, 26, of 3 Blue Heron Drive, July 25, 9:11 a.m., charged with operating after license suspension and violation of conditions of release, on Old Bath Road. Nicholas Fortin, 18, of 36 Baribeau Drive, July 23, 10:22 p.m., charged on a West Bath District Court warrant for failure to appear on […]