BRUNSWICK — Brunswick police today said they have tentatively identified the body of a man discovered 13 days ago as a local resident in his late 70s last seen in late October. Deputy Chief Marc Hagan said this morning that after receiving a tip, detectives interviewed several local residents who were able to provide enough details […]

AUGUSTA — Between 2003 and 2010, the state paid almost $235 million to private organizations run by legislative leaders or the spouses of high- level state officials. But because of a loophole in state law, not one penny of that spending was ever disclosed to the public in ethics filings. An investigation by the Maine Center […]

PHIPPSBURG It was a deadly weekend for two Sagadahoc County residents who are remembered for their hard work ethic and love of the outdoors. County Sheriff Joel Merry said the investigations into both accidents — one that killed 20- year- old Justin S. Thomas early Monday in Phippsburg and one that killed Andrew J. Klaiber, […]

BATH In the wake of eight vehicle break-ins Saturday night and early Sunday morning, the Bath Police Department on Tuesday urged residents to lock their car doors. The incidents occurred in the city’s north end in the Park Street and Washington Street areas, according to Bath Police Lt. Stan Cielinski. None involved forced entry, he […]

Summonses Tod Thibeault, 55, of 19 Turner St., Dec. 31, 2:26 p.m., charged with theft, at Dunkin’ Donuts on Pleasant Street. Ryan Jones, 29, of 19 Maple St., Nov. 25, 5:38 a.m., charged with operating after license suspension, on Bath Road.

BRUNSWICK The Brunswick Town Council and School Board welcomed newly elected members and selected new leadership during inauguration ceremonies Tuesday night. Incoming District 7 Town Councilor Sarah Brayman took the oath of office for the council alongside incumbent District 5 Councilor Gerald Favreau and At-large Councilor Benet Pols, who held the District 7 seat for […]

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Fire Department substation at Cook’s Corner will now be known as the Harold Emerson Fire Station in honor of the late deputy fire chief. Emerson’s son, Jeff Emerson, is now deputy chief for fire prevention for the Brunswick Department and said the decision was “by far one of the most significant acknowledgments” […]

WESTPORT ISLAND A Westport Island man lost control of his vehicle after hitting black ice Sunday, skidding off the road and striking nearby ledges. According to a report from Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett, Casey Q. Cummings, 21, was traveling southbound along Main Road on Westport Island in a 2003 Honda CRV when he lost […]