Marine energy system introduced at Brunswick Landing event ORPC, Inc. unveiled its first commercial RivGen Power System on April 17 with the help of Gov. Janet Mills before a crowd of over 150 people gathered at Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Association’s Brunswick Landing. Attendees toured the RivGen device, learning about various sub-components of the marine renewable […]
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Topsham Police Beat: May 3
Arrests 4/28 at 12:47 a.m. David Burch, 22, of Bath, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers on Maynard Drive, and charged with aggravated assault and criminal mischief. 4/28 at 1:35 a.m. Jamie Day, 45, of Pleasant Street, was arrested on a warrant by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Hamilton Court. Summonses 4/25 at 9:29 a.m. Kevin […]
Southern Meetings: May 3-9
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 5/6 6:30 p.m. Appointments Committee TH Mon. 5/6 7 p.m. Town Council Hearing/Special Meeting TH Tues. 5/7 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop TH Wed. 5/8 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop TH Scarborough Sat. 5/4 10 a.m. Neighborhood Budget Outreach Wentworth School Mon. 5/6 4 p.m. Communication Meeting MB Mon. 5/6 5 p.m. Joint […]
Midcoast Meetings: May 3-10
Bath Mon. 5/6 3 p.m. Municipal Facilities Committee CH Mon. 5/6 6 p.m. Community Forestry Committee Rec Dept. Brunswick Mon. 5/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 5/7 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee TH Wed. 5/8 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 5/8 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee TH Wed. 5/8 6 p.m. Bridge […]
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: May 3
Arrests No arrests were reported from April 23-29. Summonses 4/27 at 2:15 p.m. Marta Agrodina, 27, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of speeding. Fire calls 4/25 at 7:56 a.m. Accident on Olde Colony Lane. 4/27 at 1:51 a.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Woodland Road. 4/27 at […]
Bath Police Beat: May 3
Arrests 4/28 at 11:13 p.m. Keith Kent, 43, of Pownal Road, Auburn, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin in West Bath on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 4/19 Bryant Hutchins, 42, of Middle Road, Edgecomb, was issued a summons by Cpl. Garrett Olson on Water Street on a charge of theft by […]
Harpswell Police Beat: May 3
No arrests or summonses were reported from April 23-30.
South Portland under pressure to upgrade bus fare technology
SOUTH PORTLAND — Fares for some city bus riders who transfer to or from METRO buses could double, unless the South Portland Bus Service makes fare technology updates compatible with changes planned by the Greater Portland Transit District. If left unaddressed, the increase for cash-paying senior citizens and riders with disabilities would also be a violation of federal […]
Scarborough Police Beat: May 3
Arrests 4/24 at 4:29 p.m. Sean P. McGovern, 22, of Jameco Mill Road, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Isaiah Jones on a charge of operating under the influence. 4/25 at 8:17 a.m. Erik A. Robinson, 35, no address listed, of Biddeford, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Shawn Anastasoff on charges of […]
South Portland’s Lamp Repair Shop shines, despite Knightville parking change
SOUTH PORTLAND — The owner of The Lamp Repair Shop in Knightville said his business has managed to succeed, despite taking a hit from parking changes on Ocean Street. “We instantly saw a 40 percent drop in business and I don’t think we’re alone down here,” owner Brian Allen said. “We used to have 19 (on-street) parking spots, […]