2012
Police find assault suspect in locker room
BATH — A 36-year-old Topsham man was arrested Monday night in the locker room of the Bath YMCA for allegedly assaulting a woman on Saturday at a Bath apartment. Fermin A. Sawtell, 36, of 75 Tedford Road, Topsham, was charged with assault, criminal trespass and two counts of violation of conditions of release, Bath Police Lt. […]
Skate park tops Bowdoinham agenda
BOWDOINHAM — The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to discuss fundraising for the skate park during its meeting this evening, before it later considers awarding a contract to design the skate park the town plans to build next to Mailly Waterfront Park. The meeting will start at 5:30 p. m. at the Coombs Municipal Building. Selectmen […]
Dinner raises more than $7K for MCHPP
BRUNSWICK — Maine Street restaurateurs Paul Hollingsworth and Aaron Park of Henry and Marty’s topped previous fundraising records, bringing in more than $7,000 for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program during the fifth annual Dinner to Fight Hunger on March 19. According to a press release, all proceeds from the dinner event, including the ticket cost, bar […]
Current events forums continue
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Senior College and Curtis Memorial Library are midway through a new program titled Current Events Forum. Participants gather at noon every Wednesday to discuss news and topics of local, national, and international interest and concern. During the past month, moderators have based discussions on questions such as these: — The United States […]
Topsham library plans week of celebrations
TOPSHAM — As part of its celebration of National Library Week, Topsham Public Library invites the public to use its “old-fashioned” photo booth between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday. Town officials, including selectmen, teachers, principals and the fire chief, are scheduled to be on hand. Participants will receive a strip of six photos and can […]
Lisbon group hosts antiques ‘show and tell’
LISBON — The Lisbon Historical Society will host its annual Antiques Night on Wednesday at the MTM Center, 18 School St. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to show their antiques and tell stories about them. No appraisals will be offered. Refreshments will be served. Doors open at 6:30 […]
Freeport Police
Arrests Timothy Scott O’Hara, 49, of 18 Mallard Lane, Freeport, April 4, 12:36 p.m., charged on a Freeport warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operating under the influence, at Durham Road and Curtis Road. Darren Joseph Hills, 41, of 32 Monarch Drive, Augusta, April 1, 4:29 p.m., charged with theft by unauthorized […]
The tomte’s new suit (a Swedish tale)
Once upon a time in Sweden there lived a farmer, Dag, and his wife, Carolina. Their farm was one of the finest in the land. People said the milk from their cows produced more cream than anyone else’s milk; their milk tasted fresher than any other milk. No matter the weather, no matter the light, no […]
Scheduled Public Meetings
Bath COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Thursday, 4:30 p.m., City Hall. Bowdoin PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 7 p.m., town office. Bowdoinham BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Coombs Municipal Building. Brunswick BRUNSWICK HOUSING AUTHORITY, Tuesday, noon, 12 Stone St., Woodlawn Terrace Conference Room. TEEN CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St. BRUNSWICK SEWER DISTRICT, […]