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Monica Speranza

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October 29, 2020

Looking Back: Oct. 29

Nov. 1, 1995 With nowhere to go in Gorham, skateboarders have been clashing with businesses, schools and police this fall, prompting officials to propose turning the ice rink by the Narragansett School into a skate part in the warmer months. “None of them are bad kids,” Officer John Reed said. Police say the ice rink […]
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October 23, 2020

Community/Arts Calendar: Oct. 28-Nov. 7

‘Inner Light’ Arts “A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine,” Maine Historical Society exhibit reveals how Black soldiers guarded vital Maine train routes in World War II, 489 Congress St., Portland, mainehistory.org for details. Cold War Kids livestream series, 9 p.m. Nov. 8 and 22. $15 single show, $50 bundle, statetheatreportland.com Facebook for more […]
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October 23, 2020

Inside Bridgton: Oct. 23

BHS annual meeting The annual meeting of the Bridgton Historical Society will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Magic Lantern Theater. It will include a business and activity report, a vote on bylaw amendments and a short program on “The Great Corn Riot of 1873.” Seating is limited and all CDC […]
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October 23, 2020

Inside Windham: Oct. 23

Trunk or Treat Windham Parks & Recreation Department and the Sebago Lakes Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a free Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat for students in grade 8 and under from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the parking lot behind the Windham Hannaford. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, registration is required. Call Windham Parks […]
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October 22, 2020

Looking Back: Oct. 22

Oct. 25, 1995 “Beer cans and baggies” were combed out of the woods between Westbrook High School and Canal School last week as the city’s Public Works crews, along with volunteer jail inmates, cleaned brush from a favorite student hangout. School authorities will now have a better view of what goes on there. About 100 […]
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October 20, 2020

Bath Police Beat: Oct. 12-18

Arrests No arrests were reported from Oct. 12-18. Summonses 10/13 A female juvenile was issued a summons on Middle Road by Officer Chuck Reece on a charge of terrorizing. Fire calls 10/12 at 7:05 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Washington Street. 10/12 at 8:25 p.m. Fire alarm on Congress Avenue. 10/13 at 11:01 p.m. Pump check […]
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October 20, 2020

Brunswick Police Beat: Oct. 12-19

Arrests 10/12 at 8:46 a.m. Ray Waldron Reed, 24, of State Road, West Bath, was arrested on Perryman Drive by Officer Matthew Nicholson on warrants. 10/13 at 2:33 p.m. Katie Marie Soucy, 26, listed as a transient, was arrested on Medical Center Drive by Officer Gregory McCarthy on warrants. 10/15 at 12:04 a.m. Hope Lynn […]
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October 20, 2020

Topsham Police Beat: Oct. 12-18

Arrests 10/18 at 5:55 p.m. Jamie Pelletier, 31, of Hanson Drive, Brunswick, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on a charge of domestic violence assault. Summonses 10/13 at 6:14 a.m. Nathan Leeman, 29, of Bay Shore Road, Bath, was issued a summons on Augusta Road by Officer Nicholas George on a charge […]
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October 20, 2020

Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 23-30

Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 10/27 6:30 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee Tues. 10/27 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 10/28 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 10/28 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Thur. 10/29 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote access. Videos […]
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October 20, 2020

Southern Meetings: Oct. 23-30

Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Mon. 10/26 7 p.m. Ordinance Committee Tues. 10/27 3 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Tues. 10/27 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Tues. 10/27 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. Videos/streams at sctv.viebit.com/?folder=ALL. Mon. 10/26 […]