Arrests 12/31 at 3:02 p.m. Craig Coombs, 23, of Middlesex Road, was arrested on by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Topsham Fair Mall Road on an outstanding warrant. 12/31 at 9:29 p.m. George Elwell, 46, of Barrows Drive, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Barrows Drive on a charge of violating conditions of release. Summonses […]
2015
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Lawsuit concern delays Brunswick Landing improvement funds
BRUNSWICK — A dispute with town government has delayed infrastructure improvements planned at Brunswick Landing by the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority. At issue is more than half a million dollars from Tax Increment Financing districts at Brunswick Landing and the Brunswick Executive Airport, held in a reserve account by the town. MRRA plans to use the […]
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Brunswick council will screen police requests for surplus military equipment
BRUNSWICK — Future Police Department requests for surplus military equipment will have to be approved by the Town Council. “My intention is to take these requests to the council for review, especially when they are significant,” Town Manager John Eldridge said this week. Since 2008, the department has received more than $120,000 worth of weapons, sights, […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s university system poised to offer in-state tuition to more veterans’ dependents
Trustees move toward charging the much-lower rate for those who live out of state and qualify for GI Bill benefits.
Posted inMaine, News
Arctic blast sends mercury plummeting
The National Weather Service says exposure to the predicted wind chill temperatures ‘could lead to death.’
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College Roundup: UMaine women lose to Yale
The Black Bears drop a 57-55 contest in Connecticut.
Posted inTimes Record
LePage takes oath, outlines vision
AUGUSTA Tax cuts, welfare reform and continued job creation were among the themes of Gov. Paul LePage’s second inaugural address, delivered Wednesday afternoon at the Augusta Civic Center. After taking the oath of office, LePage gave remarks in front of about 3,200 state officials, lawmakers, dignitaries and supporters. He started by noting that many thought […]
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People Plus: Take care during the cold
BRUNSWICK Mid-coast Mainers are used to plunging temperatures this time of year, but colder weather can still threaten one’s physical and mental health. The winter can be especially tough on senior citizens, said People Plus Executive Director Stacy Frizzle. Certain medications will change body temperature and make seniors more sensitive to the cold. Cold weather […]
Posted inTimes Record
Stave off illnesses
WINTER HAS SUNK its icy claws back into the state at a time when the number of flu cases are on the rise. “Over the past week and a half to two weeks, we’ve seen an increase in flu and influenza-like illnesses, and pneumonia,” said Elizabeth Mann, infection preventionist with Mid Coast Health. “There are […]
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BIW laying off 48 workers
BATH Bath Iron Works on Tuesday informed its largest union that it would lay off 39 pipe fitters and nine machinists on Jan. 21 to adjust for changes in the trades need to complete its current load of warship work. After Jan. 21, the employees will get 30 days of additional work in other trades, […]