WASHINGTON Peace Corps announced that Maine ranks No. 8 among states with the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers per capita. Fifty-two volunteers from the Pine Tree State are currently serving worldwide, with a ratio of 3.9 volunteers per 100,000 residents. Maine has appeared in the top ten volunteer producing states per capita for the […]

BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre will hold local auditions on Feb. 25, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p. m. at 22 Elm St. in Brunswick. This is an open call for adults only. Those who want to audition should show up, sign in, and will be seen in the order in which they […]

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Mitchell Smith of Brunswick was named to the President’s List for the Fall 2016 semester at the University of Alabama.

BATH A Bath man was arrested early Thursday morning after having been caught allegedly driving a stolen vehicle. According to a statement issued by Police Chief Michael Field, at about 12:55 a.m., Officer Nick Green spotted a 1997 Red Ford Explorer on Front Street that was reported stolen from High Street on Dec. 21. Police […]

BOWDOIN The Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Office has arrested a Newcastle man who allegedly strangled and used a stun gun or Taser on a woman found along Route 201 in Bowdoin Sunday afternoon. Sunday evening, Sgt. Dale Hamilton arrested Christopher I. Maclennan, 36, at Topsham Police Department. Maclennan was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault, […]

AUGUSTA Gov. Paul LePage says his administration soon will propose a new location for a secure, privately run facility for residents with mental illness who no longer need hospital care. The Republican governor’s administration had planned to build the $3.5 million facility in Augusta, which requires approval from a group of legislative leaders. Lawmakers, including […]

BRUNSWICK The Brunswick Town Council is shaping an ordinance to ban plastic bag use at retail shops throughout town, and a public hearing on the ordinance is set for March 6, 2017. If enacted, retailers would have until next September to use up their supply of single use plastic bags. Chairwoman Sarah Brayman said businesses […]