Bath Mon. 9/9 3 p.m. Municipal Facilities Committee CH Mon. 9/9 4 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee CH Brunswick Tues. 9/10 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory Committee TH Tue. 9/10 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee TH Tue. 9/10 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 9/11 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 9/11 7 […]
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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Bath arts center kicks off season with journey to Camelot
This weekend’s show launches the Chocolate Church’s 42nd season.
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Bath Police Beat: Sept. 6
Arrests 9/2 at 5:24 a.m. Blaine Wallace, 42, of New Meadows Road, West Bath, was arrested by Officer Devin Hook on Ridge Road on a charge of operating under the influence and issued a summons on a charge of operating with an expired license more than 90 days. Summonses 8/17 at 1:47 a.m. Justin Lampros, […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Sept. 6
Arrests 8/30 at 9:54 a.m. Lacie Hafford, 24, of Elm Street, Waterville, was arrested by Officer Nicholas Bedard on Tibbetts Drive on a charge of theft. 8/30 at 2:42 p.m. Devin Alexander, 30, of Alna Road, Wiscasset, was arrested by Officer Nicholas Bedard on Tibbetts Drive on a charge of theft. 8/30 at 6:39 p.m. […]
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Cumberland church seeks funds for sanctuary roof repairs
The extensive work, funded largely through borrowing, could total nearly $250,000.
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Old Cumberland schoolhouse move planned for mid-October
The 1853 building, home to the Cumberland Historical Society, will be incorporated into an expanded Prince Memorial Library.
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Sept. 5
Arrests No arrests were reported from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1. Fire calls 8/23 at 12:15 p.m. Motor vehicle accident on Walnut Hill Road. 8/24 at 3:41 p.m. Carbon monoxide incident on Snow Hook Trail. 8/26 at 9:41 a.m. Water evacuation on Snow Hook Trail. 8/28 at 6:30 a.m. Police assist on North Road. EMS […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Sept. 5
Arrests 8/19 at 11:56 p.m. Brendan Johnson, 36, of Blanchard Road, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Blanchard Road on a charge of operating after suspension. 8/24 at 1:19 a.m. Jennifer Sands, 36, of Wood Street, Lewiston, was arrested by Officer Joseph Burke on Gray Road on a charge of operating after suspension. 8/24 […]
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Rocket Man on the river: Bath’s ‘Elton John’ to perform at Waterfront Park
Gerald Brann pulls out all the stops with an array of songs and costumes.
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Former Bath legislator seeks election to City Council
Candidates for offices in Topsham, RSU 1 and SAD 75 must file by early September.