Arrests 10/14 at 12:50 a.m. Matthew Ahlers, 31, of Post Road, Bowdoinham, was arrested by Officer Matthew Bowers on Cathance Road on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 10/11 at 5:19 a.m. Joshua Perkins, 30, of Perkins Street, was issued a summons by Officer Mathew Bowers on Pleasant Street on a charge of […]
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Bath series on homelessness to focus on long-term, emergency solutions
BATH — The city’s series on homelessness returns next week, with a focus on emergency and long-term solutions for those without a permanent roof over their heads. The Neighborhood Bath United Church of Christ began its “Conversation and Education on Homelessness” series in January. The fifth meeting takes place at City Hall from 6:30-8 p.m. […]
Bath library celebrates new space for teens
BATH — Patten Free Library’s teen space once consisted of a small, oblong-shaped corner, afforded half a wall of privacy by a stack of nonfiction books. But after a year of planning, fundraising and construction, the library has a new, attractive room to offer its younger patrons, equipped with print and media collections, a widescreen […]
Bath Police Beat: Oct. 19
Arrests 10/10 at 8:18 p.m. Ronald Kaler, 51, of Whiskeag Road, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin at an undisclosed location on charges of operating under the influence and operating without a license in violation of conditions. Kaler was also issued a summons on a charge of refusing to submit to arrest or detention. 10/14 […]
Brunswick Police Beat: Oct. 19
Arrests 10/10 at 10:13 p.m. Michael A. Bourgoin, 49, of Jordan Avenue, was arrested on Jordan Avenue by Officer Matthew Nicholson on a charge of violating condition of release. 10/12 at 10:19 p.m. Gregory Madcharo, 56, of Theodore Drive, was arrested on Theodore Drive by Officer Brandon Curtis on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 10/13 at […]
Midcoast Humane Society offers shelter from the storm
BRUNSWICK — Sitting on the floor at Midcoast Humane and being swarmed by a pack of fuzzy felines is enough to brighten almost anyone’s day. Trendy Stanchfield enjoyed doing just that Oct. 11, taking time out from her duties as the shelter’s executive director to commune with some of its newest residents. The 20 cats […]
Topsham Fairgrounds postpones grandstand roof replacement to 2019
TOPSHAM — The board that owns the Topsham Fairgrounds has postponed replacing the grandstand roof until next year to solicit lower bids and allow more time for construction. The project had been scheduled to begin in mid-September and wrap up in December, with a deadline for contractors to submit bids two months ago. But the Sagadahoc Agricultural & […]
Maine gets $5.5M to address student mental health
AUGUSTA — Students affected by mental health or social-emotional issues often experience poor school attendance and achievement, among other problems. To ensure that schools across the state are better equipped to address these concerns, the Maine Department of Education is launching a new initiative with the help of a $5.5 million grant from the federal Department […]
Topsham Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests 10/1 at 9:02 p.m. Justin Coffin, 38, of Faye Street, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Faye Street on a charge of probation violation. Summonses 10/5 at 10:29 p.m. Thomas Sprague, 26, of Karen’s Way, Richmond, was issued a summons by Officer Mathew Bowers on Main Street on a charge of operating after […]
Harpswell Police Beat: Oct. 12
No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 3-10.