BRUNSWICK — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection intends to hold a public meeting on Nov. 13 to gather input on a storm-water permit for a proposed passenger train layover facility in Brunswick. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Brunswick High School, but that could change if the department decides to hold a formal […]
October 2014
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South Portland Police Beat: Oct. 31
Arrests 10/18 at 1:58 a.m. Derek Baillie, 27, of Cape Elizabeth, was arrested on Market Street by Officer Michael Armstrong on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, operating under the influence, operating with a suspended license, violating conditions of release, and an outstanding warrant from another agency. 10/18 at 2:03 p.m. Korey K.l Barnes, […]
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Charles W. Epps, 89
TOPSHAM — Charles W. Epps, 89, of Augusta Road, died Oct. 22 at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth where he had been a resident for over two years. He was born in Athens, Georgia, on July 7, 1925, the fifth child of Benjamin Thomas and Omie Williams Epps. He attended local schools and graduated from Athens High. […]
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North Sports Roundup
Basketball shooting clinic upcoming There will be a shooting clinic for girls’ basketball players in grades 3-9 Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s College in Standish. The clinic will be headed by St. Joe’s coach Mike McDevitt and his staff and players. The fee is $35 in advance or $45 the […]
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Brunswick council OKs Eldridge contract, but vacation-time concerns linger
BRUNSWICK — As John Eldridge officially takes the reins as Brunswick’s new chief executive, he intends to tighten up management practices that have allowed employees to accrue, and be paid for, vacation time over what is allowed by town regulations. Concern over the substantial vacation time Eldridge has collected during his employment with the town complicated […]
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Rudolf Winkelbauer, 88: Skilled obstetrician and musician
BRUNSWICK — Dr. Rudolf Winkelbauer, 88, retired obstetrician-gynecologist from Brunswick, died peacefully on Oct. 20 at Cadigan Lodge (The Highlands) in Topsham. He was born April 9, 1926 in Vienna, Austria the youngest of four children. His father, Adolf Winkelbauer, was professor of surgery at the University of Vienna. His mother, Edina Countess Clam-Gallas, was […]
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Habitat for Humanity launches Topsham 'ReStore' Nov. 1
TOPSHAM — After seven years in Bath, Habitat for Humanity / 7 Rivers Maine will celebrate the move to its new Topsham location with a grand opening gala this weekend. The celebration, which will include food, drinks and deals, will be held at Habitat’s 126 Main St. headquarters Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to […]
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Catherine A. Bull, 60
TOPSHAM — Catherine A. Bull, 60, of Merganser Lane, died Oct. 20 at her home. She was born in Springfield, Vermont, on April 12, 1954, the daughter of Alwyn Gale and Margaret Richardson Gale. She was a graduate of Longmeadow High School in Massachusetts. Bull served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation electrician, where […]
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Bath Police K9 team nets state award
BATH — Cpl. Michelle Small, a police officer with the city for 13 years, and her K9 dog Sampson were named the Maine State Grange Community Service’s outstanding K9 team of the year at a ceremony in Skowhegan Oct. 16. “I was quite surprised to receive the award,” Small said Oct. 23 in an email. […]
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Harpswell charter school thrives in its sophomore year
HARPSWELL — Now in its second year, Harpswell Coastal Academy has doubled its students and staff, added two new grades and broadened programming and long-term projects in its classrooms. That’s a lot of transition for the fledgling charter school, and Headmaster John D’Anieri admits he expected the second year to be harder than the first. […]