Arrests 7/21 at 8:48 p.m. Dylan Shores, 28, of Billington Way, Bowdoinham, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Tuttle Road on a charge of violation of conditions of release. Summonses 7/16 at 12:30 a.m. Gloria Lathrop, 76, of Ole Musket Road, was issued a summons by Officer Bobby Silcott on Russell Road on a […]
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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Topsham Police Beat: July 26
Arrests 7/15 at 7:27 p.m. Brittany Tucker, 33, of Perryman Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Tedford Road on charges of disorderly conduct and violation of condition of release. 7/15 at 8:20 p.m. Adam Furin, 34, of Fisher Road, Bowdoinham, was arrested on a warrant by Sgt. Robert Ramsay in Bowdoinham. Summonses […]
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New Topsham high school construction passes halfway point
The new Mt. Ararat High School remains on budget, but new baseball and practice fields suffered “winter kill” and won’t be ready for use until 2021.
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Cumberland Police Beat: July 25
Arrests 7/10 at 8:55 p.m. Troy Dickhout, 39, of Summit Road, Gray, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Gray Road on a charge of criminal speed. 7/11 at 9:48 p.m. Michael Norweg, 42, of Auburn, was arrested by Officer Jake Lachance on Gray Road on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/14 at […]
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Topsham seeks funding for Head of Tide Park improvements
The town could hear by late August whether it receives the $55,000 grant.
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Most incumbents running again in Bath, Topsham
Nomination papers are available for Bath City Council elections, and soon will be in Topsham.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland reconsiders move of Historical Society building
The condition of the 1853 structure and the rising cost of moving it could force the town to keep it in place.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland will silence 3 railroad crossings
Up to $170,000 will be spent to keep drivers from going around gates on Tuttle Road, Route 9 and Greely Road.
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: July 25
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from July 15-21. Fire calls 7/13 at 7:30 p.m. Agency assist on Walnut Hill Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to one call from July 12-18.
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Bath Police Beat: July 26
Arrests 7/15 at 12:52 a.m. Edana Lewis, 38, of Oak Street, was arrested by Officer Ryan Kaake on Middle Street on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/16 at 8:04 p.m. Kenji Bolden, 41, of Court Street, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Court Street on a charge of probation violation. 7/17 at […]