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A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.

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  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Brunswick Police Beat: Nov. 1

    Arrests 10/26 at 12:44 a.m. Emily Champagne, 28, of Arnold Drive, Lisbon, was arrested by Officer Brandon Curtis on Route 196, and charged with operating with a suspended or revoked license, violating condition of release and operating under the influence. Summonses 10/26 at 10:12 a.m. Patrick Smith, 20, of Griffin Road, Freeport, was issued a […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2019

    Brunswick/Topsham base redeveloper lauds successes

    The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority also honored three businesses for innovation.

  • Published
    October 28, 2019

    Topsham Police Beat: Nov. 1

    Arrests No arrests were reported from Oct. 22-27. Summonses 10/22 at 8:29 a.m. A 14-year-old girl, of Topsham, was issued a summons by Officer Randy Cook on Eagles Way on charges of possession of a usable amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of vaping devices. 10/22 at 9:03 a.m. Hunter Quimby, 18, […]

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    October 28, 2019

    Cumberland Police Beat: Oct. 31

    Arrests 10/19 at 8:25 p.m. Luke Senecal, 29, of Court Street, Auburn, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Blackstrap Road. 10/20 at 8:40 p.m. Matthew Davis, 34, of Orchard Road, was arrested by Officer Scott Hendee on Orchard Road and charged with domestic violence assault and domestic violence criminal threatening. Summonses […]

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    October 28, 2019

    Bath Police Beat: Nov. 1

    Arrests 10/21 at 6:39 p.m. Benjamin Hewitt, 21, of Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Ryan Kaake on Winter Street. 10/22 at 6:32 p.m. Warren Hewes Jr., 65, of Gibbs Road, Wiscasset, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Valley Road on a charge of violation of condition of release. 10/23 […]

  • Published
    October 25, 2019

    SAD 51 eyes new primary school in North Yarmouth or Cumberland

    A school construction referendum may go to voters next November.

  • Published
    October 23, 2019

    Bath welcomes Grammy-nominated blues star to Chocolate Church

    Shemekia Copeland, daughter of Blues legend Johnny Copeland, has won eight Blues Music awards.

  • Published
    October 23, 2019

    No. Yarmouth launches Wescustogo 2.0 with ‘Celebration of Community’

    The all-day gathering runs Saturday, Nov. 2.

  • Published
    October 23, 2019

    Topsham Police Beat: Oct. 25

    Arrests 10/16 at 11:47 p.m. Linsey Stilkey, 42, of Casco Road, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers on Lewiston Road, and charged with violating conditions of release, operating under the influence, possession of scheduled drugs and operating after habitual offender revocation. 10/19 at 9:36 a.m. Brett Timko, 30, of Swett Street, Brunswick, was arrested […]

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    October 22, 2019

    Bath voters to consider charter change that would waive limit on contract lengths

    The amendment would enable the city to enter into a 25-year solar energy power purchase agreement.