Arrests 12/18 at 10:11 p.m. Robert Davis, 52, of Deer Run Road, Bowdoin, was arrested by Officer Ryan Kaake on Congress Avenue on a charge of operating under the influence. 12/19 at 11:44 p.m. Wendie Wallace, 51, listed as a transient, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on U.S. Route 1 on a charge of […]
Alex Lear
Staff Writer
Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
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New brews: Longtime friends to open West Bath brewery in 2020
Tyler Inman and Ryan Bisson, both Morse High grads, have teamed up to create Trinken Brewing Co.
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Cumberland Police Beat: Dec. 9-18
Arrests 12/12 at 1:58 a.m. Trevor Lamoreau, 52, of Langdon Road, Richmond, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Blanchard Road. 12/14 at 5:08 p.m. Ethan Anderson, 18, of Idlewood Crossing, was arrested by Officer Scott Hendee on Idlewood Crossing and charged with domestic violence terrorizing and aggravated criminal mischief. Summonses 12/9 […]
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No. Yarmouth’s Ames Farm Center changes hands after nearly 50 years
John Ames opened the farm and animal supply store in 1971.
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Bath offering up to $300K in matching grants for building facade improvements
The funds, which come from a tax increment financing district and not taxes, will be available in the next 3 years.
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Harpswell woman embarks on new ministry at Cumberland church
Allison Smith took the reins of the Congregational Church in Cumberland in October.
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Topsham spending nearly $469K to replace aged Main Street culvert next summer
The approximately 700-foot pipeline is about 50 years old.
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SAD 51 drama director’s exit fuels concerns about program’s future
Liz Rollins has directed the drama program at Greely High and Middle schools for three-and-a-half years.
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Brunswick park and ride lot aims for 2020 construction on Cedar Street
The design process for the Maine Department of Transportation lot is half complete.
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Falmouth farm celebrates winter solstice
FALMOUTH — Gilsland Farm rings in the winter solstice on Thursday, Dec. 19. Maine Audubon, and Evelyn Rysdyk and Allie Knowlton from Spirit Passage will hold the 7-9 p.m. event. Storytelling by Margi Huber, rituals from around the globe and a fire ceremony will be featured. Refreshments will be served. The event costs $5 for […]