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Pilot recalls 9/11 and his second chance at life

Stephen Scheibner was at Brunswick Naval Air Station the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, working on a project for his job as a U.S. Navy reservist. It wasn’t until he returned home to Georgetown that he realized his life had been spared from the terrorist attacks that day. His story is told by his wife, […]

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Disturbance leads to cruelty charge

BRUNSWICK A report of a disturbance on Dunning Street led police to charge two teens with underage drinking and a 20-year-old man with cruelty to animals. Brunswick police Deputy Marc Hagan said officers were called to 7 Dunning St. at 9:48 p.m. Thursday for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they found Lauren Arsenault, 18, of 91 […]

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New push to solve ‘miserable’ burglary

WOOLWICH The Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Department is releasing additional details of a December burglary in which police say thieves made off with more than $30,000 in jewelry, coins and a rare porcelain doll. The couple, who are in their 80s, live in the Mountain Road area in Woolwich and were away visiting relatives for […]

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Harpswell charter school enjoys a positive reception

HARPSWELL A bigger-than-expected gallery of about 50 residents and charter school proponents from adjacent towns packed Cundy’s Harbor Community Center on Friday to voice enthusiasm for the proposed Harpswell Coastal Academy. Heidi Sampson, chairwoman of the Maine Charter School Commission’s review subcommittee, said she was “impressed and encouraged” by the public’s turnout, as well as […]

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Brunswick schools seek budget input

BRUNSWICK It’s budget season again, and school board members want input and suggestions from the people who pay the bills. Instead of the board’s regular meeting, a public forum will be held to discuss the upcoming 2013-14 school budget process. The meeting is 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Brunswick Station, 16 Station Ave., Suite […]

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Youth mentoring group schedules bowling events

TOPSHAM Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick will hold its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake kickoff event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at The Highlands, Merrymeeting Bay Room, 24 Elm St. The event is an opportunity to learn about this year’s fundraising goals and to learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters programs. A current […]

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Proposed bills to shape gun violence debate

AUGUSTA Gun control and related issues are expected to account for a sizeable portion of bills for this year’s legislative session in Maine after Friday’s deadline for submission passed. Details of the bills, even the number submitted, remained hazy, as legislative staff sorts through the avalanche of proposals. In the meantime, lawmakers are anxious to […]

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Martin faces foreclosure

A taxpayer-funded agency is about to foreclose on a restaurant and bar owned by former state Rep. John Martin and a partner unless they can repay $232,000 in loans by the end of March. A judge has ordered foreclosure and sale of the Tamarack Inn in Eagle Lake, as well as another Martin property used […]

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LaPage issues MLK Day order

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is proclaiming Monday to be the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. LePage on Sunday said King is being remembered for his dedication and work aimed at ensuring civil rights for all Americans. In his proclamation, the governor says the Martin Luther King holiday was designated as […]