HARPSWELL A Brunswick woman was injured after falling off a boat in Cundy’s Harbor Sunday, and has been taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland for treatment. 21-year-old Casey L. Chandler fell off a boat that was likely moving, said Maine Department of Marine Resources spokesperson Jeff Nichols. The vessel, a 15 foot 1972 Glastron, was heading […]
2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
'Eye on Cumberland' celebrates town's visual assets
CUMBERLAND — If a picture paints a thousand words, the photo gallery at Town Hall tells many stories. “Eye on Cumberland,” an exhibit in the hallway between the lobby and Council Chambers, has been up since spring and will be refreshed with new works this fall. Some works will also be included in Cumberland’s annual […]
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Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran. Now what?
Iranian currency has plunged in value.
Posted inTimes Record
Police investigate case of Bowdoin College van believed to have been stolen
BRUNSWICK Brunswick police are investigating what they believe is the theft of a Bowdoin College van sometime early Sunday morning. Police are asking for help identifying a suspect. The 2008 Ford Econoline van was believed to have been taken from Bowdoin College property sometime between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday, according to Brunswick Police […]
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham Fair returns
TOPSHAM Though there was free harness racing Sunday and today, the Topsham Fair gets into full swing Tuesday. While there are plenty of carnival rides and foods to try, at its roots, the fair is a celebration of agriculture. In its 164th year, organizers relish the opportunity to bring the local flavor of farms to […]
Posted inTimes Record
Bath to discourage shortcut
BATH For some travelers, a popular Bath shortcut is about to become a bit less convenient. The city plans to spend around $35,000 to install traffic calming measures — including temporary bollards and delineators, “bolt-able” speed humps and constructions barrels — on Richardson Street and Western Avenue. The reason? An attempt to slow down traffic […]
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham man carried from Androscoggin
TOPSHAM The report of a suicidal male near the Frank J. Wood Bridge turned into a river pursuit for emergency services personnel early Sunday morning. According to Topsham Police Sgt. Robert Ramsay, police got a report at 1:30 a.m. of a man threatening suicide on the rocks next to the river near Sea Dog Brewing […]
Posted inTimes Record
Shifting sands: Freeport’s Desert of Maine for sale
FREEPORT After nearly 15 years of keeping business blooming at the Desert of Maine, Gary and Ginger Currens are ready to sell their home at 95 Desert Road and the dunes that come with it. Ginger Currens on July 30 said it is “just time” for the couple to move on. The approximately 40-acre property, […]
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Brunswick police rev up charity fund
BRUNSWICK Matt Weir revved up his black 1969 Ford Torino GT SportsRoof at the Second Annual Hot Pursuit Charity Car Show Saturday morning. His muscle car was just one of a group on display at the show, which supports the Brunswick Police Benefit Association’s charity fund, that also featured antique and import cars, Corvettes and […]
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Gideon calls for lawmaker from her own party to resign over alleged misconduct with students
House Speaker Sara Gideon said Friday she has asked state Rep. Dillon Bates of Westbrook to resign his seat in the Legislature, citing allegations in a published report that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with several female students. “The allegations made against Rep. Bates are deeply troubling,” Gideon said in a statement issued Friday. “I […]