BATH — A March 3 community forum on how to shape downtown in the coming years drew about 160 people with a range of ideas. “It was awesome,” Mari Eosco, interim director of the Main Street Bath organization and chairwoman of the City Council, said Monday of “Downtown Tomorrow,” a visioning session hosted by the […]
March 2018
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods sued by 20-year-old over new gun policies
The law suits, alleging age discrimination, are believed to be the first since retailers raised the age for gun sales.
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Posted inCops & Courts
Report finds police acted in self-defense in 2017 Vassalboro shooting
The incident resulted in the deaths of two people, including a man who fired several rounds from a handgun at officers after a reported home invasion last year in Vassalboro.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Removal of signs raises ire in Wiscasset
The signs, protesting the proposed MDOT project in town, were taken without warning.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham police make arrest in high school threat
TOPSHAM — Police on Monday arrested a Bowdoinham man in connection with a threat of physical violence at Mt. Ararat High School. Jonas Cloukey, 19, was arrested March 5 at his 1594 River Road home in Bowdoinham on a charge of terrorizing. He had allegedly posted a threat on Discord, a social media outlet, and […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Complaint filed against lawmakers who sleep in their D.C. offices, including Rep. Poliquin
The complaint filed by 30 House Democrats alleges that fellow lawmakers are abusing taxpayer funds to get free housing.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: March 9
Arrests 2/26 at 4:56 p.m. Randy Barker, 52, of Birmingham Road, Chelsea, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft. 2/4 at 1:44 p.m. Eric Cartonio, 33, of Katie Lane, was arrested by Officer Lucas Shirland on Katie Lane on a charge of violation of a protective […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham postpones acting on ban near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on March 1 took no action on a proposed ordinance to prohibit activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. The panel unanimously voted to have Town Manager Rich Roedner “begin conversations” with Brunswick Town Manager John Eldridge concerning a water safety ordinance on part […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
VIA PRESS HERALD: Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for BIW
The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. trade gap rises to $56.6 billion, highest since 2008
The president, but not economists, views trade deficits as a sign of unfair practices by America’s trading partners.