Arrests 12/31 at 11:59 a.m. Brian Gillespie, 25, of Tower Circle, Bath, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Topsham Fair Mall Road. 12/31 at 11:59 a.m. Samantha Dias, 30, listed as a transient, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Topsham Fair Mall Road. 1/1 at 6:17 p.m. […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: Jan. 11
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 31 to Jan. 6.
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Mid-Coast Meetings: Jan. 11-18
Brunswick Sat. 1/12 8 a.m. Town Council Retreat TH Mon. 1/14 5:30 p.m. Brunswick/Topsham Water Board 266 River Rd., Topsham Tues. 1/15 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board TH Wed. 1/16 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 1/16 7 p.m. Recreation Commission TH Thur. 1/17 6:30 p.m. Joint Finance Committee TH Sat. 1/19 8 a.m. Town Council […]
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Westbrook Notes
Westbrook rabies clinic A rabies clinic for dogs and cats is set for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The city is sponsoring the event along with Stoneledge Animal Hospital and the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Vaccines and microchipping are available for dogs and cats. No appointments […]
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Town nixes consideration of requiring larger rural lots
GORHAM — The Town Council Tuesday unanimously squashed a move to consider requiring larger minimums house lot sizes in rural zones. Some opponents fear enlarging lot sizes would impact agricultural and forestry uses. “Increasing the lot size does more harm than good,” Town Council Chairman Benjamin Hartwell said. Changing the minimum lot size would require […]
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Here's Something: Who is the real 'Gov. Janet?'
It’s been eight years since Maine had a new governor, and we’ve only had two in the last 16 years: Paul LePage and John Baldacci. New governors don’t come around very often, so it’s fitting to note their arrival. This was done with a fair amount of pomp and circumstance at last week’s inauguration of […]
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Winter competition heats up at Canal School
WESTBROOK — Dressed in their winter boots, gloves and jackets on the coldest day of the year so far, the students of Canal School on Jan. 7 were set to take on winter. The elementary school was chosen as one of two schools to represent Cumberland County in this year’s WinterKids Winter Games. Throughout the four-week […]
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Buxton Notes
New life for Dems Interest in local Democratic committees has experienced a rebirth, Hollis Democrats say. “In 2017, about a dozen Hollis residents began meeting monthly to reinvigorate their party. Two of their efforts were a booth at the summer Hollis Pirate Fest and a governors candidate forum attended by every Democrat running for their […]
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Selectwoman pleads innocent in assault case
BIDDEFORD — The vice chairwoman of the Buxton Board of Selectmen has pleaded not guilty to allegedly assaulting the town’s solid waste manager. Selectwoman Jean Harmon, 56, was issued a summons on Nov. 8 by Saco Police for allegedly assaulting Solid Waste Manager Gregory Heffernan on Town Hall property on Oct. 3, according to court […]
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Gorham Notes
Christmas tree disposal Gorham residents can dispose of natural Christmas trees at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road. Trees can be dropped off near the silver bullet recycling units. Additionally, local farms may be accepting the trees for goats’ snacks. This is for live trees only; artificial trees are not recyclable and must be disposed […]