NIH-funded scientists have begun studies of brain scans, pupil reactions and other possible markers of pain in hopes of finally “seeing” pain.
2019
Crash snarls morning traffic on I-295 in Yarmouth
The crash in the southbound lanes involved multiple cars, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.
As planning board irons out details of homeless shelter ordinance, group of residents tries to keep second one out of neighborhood
BRUNSWICK — A group of Brunswick residents are determined to prevent a second homeless shelter from opening in their neighborhood, claiming that with the existing Cumberland Street Shelter they are already supporting more than their fair share of the town’s homeless and low-income populations. More than a dozen people spoke at Tuesday night’s planning board […]
Fire in Brunswick that destroyed house was probably caused by candle
The Greater Brunswick Housing Corporation is working to house displaced families.
Wednesday morning fire likely caused by burning candle, fire officials say
BRUNSWICK — An unattended candle likely sparked a Wednesday morning fire that “gutted” a Brunswick apartment building, displacing several families, according to Brunswick Fire Chief Kenneth Brillant. Crews from Brunswick and Topsham responded to a three-alarm fire at 13 Swett St. just after 4 a.m. and battled the blaze for several hours, leaving the scene […]
Harpswell plans to update its 20-year-old gun rules
HARPSWELL — Harpswell hasn’t updated its one-page firearms ordinance in 20 years, and selectmen are expected to overhaul the rules to bring them in line with state regulations during a meeting tonight. “The current ordinance was difficult if not impossible to enforce if there were complaints about somebody illegally discharging firearms,” said Town Planner Mark […]
Marshwood, Josh Cote lead first-ever Nosebleed Section Wrestling Rankings
I’m proud to vote each week in the Varsity Maine polls for basketball and hockey as we try to pick the top five or top 10 teams in the state. Getting a chance to vote in the Varsity Maine polls reminded me of something that I had wanted to do early on in my tenure […]
Sixth annual Tiger Hockey Alumni Game held at BIA
The sixth annual Tiger Hockey Alumni Game was recently held on Sunday, Dec. 23 at the Biddeford Ice Arena. There were over 60 players in attendance and approximately $5,000 was raised for the Desi scholarship fund and Project Sunrise 2019. The Guests of Honor for the event were Peter and Karen Green. Justin Rice and Randy […]
Three-alarm fire sends Brunswick tenants running out into freezing drizzle
BRUNSWICK — Firefighters from Brunswick and Topsham battled an early-morning fire on Swett Street in Brunswick that Fire Chief Kenneth Brillant said left the three-story multi-family home “gutted.” Neighbors in the area say they were woken up around 4:30 a.m. and told to evacuate. Crews fought the fire at 13 Swett St. for several hours, […]
SMHC Sanford Medical Center to expand with $34 million investment
SANFORD –Projects adding up to $34 million, including a new inpatient short-term behavioral health unit and construction of a new eldercare facility complete with a memory care unit at the Sanford Medical Center of Southern Maine Health Care, are scheduled to debut in 2020. “This is a commitment to this whole campus,” said SMHC President […]
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