Arrests 12/7 at 4:10 p.m. A 17-year-old boy, of Columbus, Georgia, was arrested by Officer Devin Hook on U.S. Route 1 in Yarmouth on a charge of burglary of a motor vehicle. 12/8 at 2:04 a.m. Robert Mathews, 41, of Oak Grove Avenue, was arrested by Officer Ryan Kaake on High Street on charges 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.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Girls’ chorus to sing nationwide via PBS holiday special
The Maine Girls Chorus, now in its second year, provides the soundtrack for “The Magic of Christmas in Alsace,” which airs on Maine Public Television Dec. 20 and 22.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 20-25
Arrests No arrests were reported from Nov. 19-24. Summonses 11/20 at 8:20 p.m. Paulo Lama, 52, of Montgomery Street, Portland, was issued a summons by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Gray Road on a charge of operating after suspension. Fire calls 11/19 at 8:58 a.m. Service call on Blanchard Road. 11/19 at 11:37 a.m. Carbon monoxide detector […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Dog House: No. Yarmouth woman raises funds to expand canine ‘retirement home’
Laurie Dorr, founder of the Finally Home Senior Dog Rescue and Retirement Home, wants to build an addition to make space for more dogs.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Abutters air concerns over planned Brunswick park and ride lot
A state-owned gravel pit is to be graded and paved, with 110 parking spots created.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
‘Shamelessly old-fashioned’: Bath, Brunswick harken back to days of Yuletide yore
Main Street Bath and the Brunswick Downtown Association host a variety of activities over the next few weeks.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Survey says: Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust forming new strategic plan
The organization will spend several months analyzing data received from more than 500 to a questionnaire.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Bath Police Beat: Nov. 29
Arrests 11/24 at 10 p.m. Amber Scott, 39, of Central Avenue, was arrested by Officer Ryan Kaake on Central Avenue on a charge of domestic violence assault. Summonses 11/18 A 16-year-old girl, of Bath, was issued a summons by Officer Chuck Reece at an undisclosed location on a charge of possession of alcohol by a […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: Nov. 29
Arrests No arrests were reported from Nov. 19-24. Summonses 11/21 at 9:53 p.m. Christian Bernier, 19, of Dead River Road, Bowdoin, was issued a summons by Officer Bruce Swanson on Main Street on a charge of operating without a license. 11/22 at 4:10 p.m. Heather LaPointe, 31, of Gray Road, North Yarmouth, was issued a […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola takes to Bath arts center stage Dec. 6
Les Paul named the New York musician one of his five most-admired guitarists.