Arrests 11/21 at 11:45 p.m. Derek Zimmerman, 56, of Monarch Court, was arrested by Officer Kerry Wolongevicz on Monarch Court on a charge of domestic violence criminal threatening. 11/22 at 6:35 a.m. Matthew Thibodeau, 33, of Allen Pond Road, Greene, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Charles Tompson on Gurnet Road. 11/22 at 12:38 […]
Alex Lear
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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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Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 28
Arrests 11/6 at 11:04 a.m. Amanda Groves, 41, of Verrill Road, Gray, was arrested by Officer Jake Lachance on Tuttle Road on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/16 at 2:31 a.m. Kevine Lontange, 23, of Huntsville, Pennsylvania, was arrested by Officer Joseph Burke on Gray Road on a charge of operating under the […]
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Bath Housing marks 50th anniversary as rental costs rise
The organization owns and manages 185 moderately priced apartment units, primarily for older adults and the disabled.
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Perk’s Place: Bath woman has raised thousands for Big Brothers/Big Sisters
“Perk” Ramsay, a longtime employee of Roger’s Hardware, now Rocky’s Hardware, has run a fundraiser there since 1996.
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All By My Elf: ‘Santaland Diaries’ offers 1-man holiday season satire in Bath
The Chocolate Church Arts Center hosts the David Sedaris play from Nov. 29-Dec. 8.
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Firefighter continues area toy drive he launched in high school
Children in South Portland, Gray and New Gloucester also benefit from the Cumberland program, funded in part by a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 1.
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Brunswick Police Beat: Nov. 22
Arrests 11/13 at 1:06 a.m. Donald Smith Jr., 28, of Knubble Road, Georgetown, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Patrick Scott on Pleasant Street. 11/17 at 9:32 p.m. Randy Dennison, 28, of Boody Street, was arrested on three warrants by Officer James Fisher on Boody Street. Summonses 11/17 at 10:11 p.m. Daniel Johns, 23, […]
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Bath could borrow up to $130K for new generator, wheelchair lifts
The City Council is due next month to vote a second and final time on the bond.
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Cumberland, No. Yarmouth could vote on new primary school next November
The SAD 51 Board of Directors is due Dec. 2 to vote on a committee’s recommendation regarding the school.
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Topsham Police Beat: Nov. 22
Arrests 11/14 at 1:25 p.m. Robert Bingham, 64, of Arbor Avenue, was arrested by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Arbor Avenue on a charge of probation violation. 11/15 at 12:03 p.m. Daniel McCarthy, 46, of Fairfield, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Monument Place. 11/16 at 6:26 p.m. Daniel Palmer, 51, of […]