Arrests 8/22 at 3:54 p.m. Walter S. Moody Jr., 33, of Sunset Cove Road, was arrested at Route 24 and Cundy’s Harbor Road by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jay Ward on a charge of operating under the influence and probation hold.
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Topsham Police Beat: Aug. 31
Arrests No arrests were reported between Aug. 20-27. Summonses 8/21 at 6:35 p.m. Howard Gould, 76, of Elm Street, was issued a summons by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Elm Street on a charge of failure to obtain a Maine license within 30 days of residency. 8/22 at 3 p.m. Mayghan Farrin, 31, of Wilson Street, […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Aug. 31
Arrests 8/23 at 5:24 a.m. Tod M. Thibeault, 61, of Turner Street in Brunswick, was arrested on Pleasant Street by Officer Joshua Bernier on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 8/24 at 6:30 p.m. Timmy L. Richardson, 37, of State Road in West Bath, was arrested on Maquoit Road by Detective William Moir on a charge of […]
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Join the Ivory Button Club
Owning a home without a mortgage provides equity, financial leverage and piece-of-mind. Historically, one way of commemorating when a mortgage was paid off included burning the mortgage note and carving a hole in the main newel post at the bottom of the home’s staircase. The ashes from the burned mortgage were poured into the hole, […]
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A Provencal Supper
Were you inspired to make ratatouille for the first time after watching the 2007 animated film by that name? Well, I was. Since then, I have made several renditions of this dish claimed by the people of the Provence region of France, which is known for cuisine that is both French and Mediterranean. Did you […]
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Bridges in Topsham and Brunswick
Several historic bridges span the water between Brunswick and Topsham. The oldest is the Androscoggin Swinging Bridge, originally built in 1892 by the John A. Roebling Son’s Company, which also built the famous Brooklyn Bridge. The Swinging Bridge is a 223-foot pedestrian walkway suspended by cables across the Androscoggin River. It was put in place […]
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It’s good to be the king. Maybe.
How did all this king, queen and royalty stuff start? And why? And when? I’ve been pondering this lately and I am clueless. Thus, when I am in the clueless frame of mind, I try to whomp up some stories on my own. I mean, who’s to say I’m wrong? Likely most people, but still… […]
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RSU 1, Merrymeeting Adult Ed collaborate in new program
BRUNSWICK — Regional School Unit 1 & Wiscasset Adult Education is collaborating with Merrymeeting Adult Education for the first time this school year. Brunswick Superintendent Paul Perzanoski announced the collaboration at the Aug. 8 meeting of the Brunswick School Board. It was launched Aug. 1. Perzanoski said the districts would “evaluate it after this year to […]
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Brunswick police make arson arrest
BRUNSWICK — A 41-year-old man was arrested Aug. 27 after a police officer said he caught him lighting a fire on railroad tracks near Jordan Avenue. David J. Burch, who was listed by police as a transient, was charged with arson, aggravated reckless conduct, aggravated criminal mischief, refusing to submit to arrest or detention and failure […]
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Maine State Music Theatre raises the curtain on Brunswick housing conversion
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre presented more than just new shows this summer. It also opened new staff housing in a converted historic property. Curt Dale Clark, artistic director for MSMT, said the company purchased 5 Noble St. from Bowdoin College two years ago to house several of its department heads. The 11-bedroom, four-bath house […]