The new plantings are part of Maine Maritime Museum’s “First Impressions” facelift along Washington Street.
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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South Portland woman 1st to take reins at North Yarmouth’s new community center
Lisa Thompson was most recently recreation director in Wiscasset.
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North Yarmouth launches Wescustogo 2.0, 6 years after fire destroyed the original
An all-day gathering runs at the new community center starting at 9:45 a.m. Saturday.
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Bath receives 3 proposals for Morse High reuse consultant
The high school will be repurposed after Regional School Unit 1 moves to its new facility.
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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 […]
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Brunswick/Topsham base redeveloper lauds successes
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority also honored three businesses for innovation.
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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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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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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 […]
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SAD 51 eyes new primary school in North Yarmouth or Cumberland
A school construction referendum may go to voters next November.