Arrests 6/24 at 9:41 p.m. Nathan Peaselee, 29, of Loop Road, Phippsburg, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on High Street on a charge of operating under the influence. 6/27 at 12:32 p.m. Matthew Smith, 40, of Middle Street, was arrested by Officer Brett McIntire on Washington Street on a charge of violation of condition […]
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.
Cumberland Police Beat: July 4
Arrests 6/17 at 11:42 p.m. Ryan Albert, 33, of Oak Street, Portland, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Gray Road on a charge of operating after suspension. 6/22 at 2:26 a.m. Gerald Paradis Jr., 43, of Depot Road, South Paris, was arrested by Officer Joseph Burke on Gray Road on a charge of operating […]
Longtime SAD 51 administrator to lead Cumberland school for 1 year
Among other things, Sally Loughlin of Freeport will deal with overcrowding at the Mabel I. Wilson Elementary School.
‘Her heart’s into the job’ as Cumberland pool greeter
Fifty years after she started, Geraldine “Gerry” Hutchins still works three to five days a week.
Bath Police Beat: June 28
Arrests 6/15, no time listed. Sean Driggers, 31, of Antietam Street, Brunswick, was arrested by Cpl. Jason Aucoin at U.S. Route 1 and Congress Avenue on a charge of operating under the influence. 6/15, no time listed. Matthew Smith, 40, of Meadow Road, Topsham, was arrested by Officer Nick Green on Middle Street on a […]
Topsham Police Beat: June 28
Arrests 6/20 at 10:26 p.m. Lydia Romano, 31, of Harpswell Road, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 6/18 at 6:45 p.m. Marie Dardeno, 33, of Heath Lane, Bath, was issued a summons by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Bypass Drive on a charge […]
Bath begins Morse High School redevelopment study
The city seeks input from the public on the best reuse for the 90-year-old building.
Topsham selectmen back town manager’s ruling on union grievance
A decision about taking the appeal over health reimbursement accounts to third-party mediation has not been made.
Bath Heritage Days adds ‘Music Festival,’ beer tent
Volunteers and good weather are also vital to the annual event’s success, its coordinator says.
Cumberland council to vote on $5M facilities bond
The Town Council is due July 8 to decide whether to borrow $5 million for several facilities improvements.
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