BRUNSWICK — Brunswick police on Tuesday confirmed the identify of a man whose body was discovered Dec. 22 near railroad tracks along Bath Road. The body of Raymond Graebe, 79, of Brunswick, and formerly of New York, was discovered hanging from a tree in a wooded area, Detective Sgt. Martin Rinaldi said. Rinaldi said the state […]
2012
Two down, S.C. is next
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mitt Romney says he’s ready for an uphill climb in South Carolina after coasting through New Hampshire. As the Republican presidential contest moves south, his rivals are sharpening their attacks and hoping to win over tea partyers and religious conservatives who feel uncomfortable with the frontrunner. Still, Romney continued to project a confident […]
Neighbors kick back at soccer arena plan
FREEPORT — Plans for an indoor-outdoor soccer arena off Hedgehog Mountain Road are on hold while developers search for property with fewer zoning complications. At a public forum Tuesday night, town councilors stated they were unaware that the project would require zoning changes, which leaves $10,000 of public money on the line. On Tuesday night, Freeport […]
Health board touts folic acid
BATH — The Sagadahoc County Board of Health declared January to be “Birth Defect Prevention Month” at a Jan. 6 meeting, in conjunction with a national campaign to spread awareness about birth defects. According to a press release, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that one in every 33 babies is born with […]
Senate upholds vetoes
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Tuesday upheld a trio of vetoes from Gov. Paul LePage on bills that initially passed during last year’s legislative session. The bill sponsors, all Democrats, urged their colleagues to override the vetoes and even got some Republicans to join them on one vote, but none were successful. So far, the […]
Canine deters intruder
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick police today urged local residents to lock their doors after a Hornet Street couple found an intruder in their home early this morning. Officers responded at 12:34 a.m. today to former Brunswick Naval Air Station housing off Gurnet Road, where a man reported that someone had broken into his home and then was […]
SAD 75 board to review possible policy changes
BOWDOINHAM — The School Administrative District 75 board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Bowdoinham Community School. Among other items, a budget report and budget process overview are scheduled. First, the board plans to discuss four policy changes. The board will consider adopting the proposed Student/ Parent Fundraising Activities policy. Superintendent Brad Smith […]
Burglar steals cash register
BRUNSWICK — A burglary overnight at Michele’s Consignment Shop on Union Street remains under investigation today, but police have already recovered a cash register stolen from the business. Officers responded just after 2:30 a. m. today to the business at 40 Union St. to find the front door smashed out, Deputy Police Chief Marc Hagan said […]