New Topsham Fire Chief Chris McLaughlin has experience with volunteer, per diem and full-time firefighters, which will help as he leads the department into the future.
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OLLI at 20: Still engaging, inspiring, teaching Portland-area seniors
PORTLAND — Members of the senior college at the University of Southern Maine are so enthusiastic about the institution that it’s grown into a vibrant, thriving community of engaged learners almost entirely by word of mouth. “They’ll put you in a car, drive you in to get registered and introduce you to everyone. It’s wonderful,” said […]
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Yarmouth team gets top marks in school cook-off
BATH — Education and edibles shared a plate as a statewide cooking competition kicked off last week. Two-person teams from Falmouth, Yarmouth and Lewiston – each composed of an adult and youth – squared off in the kitchen at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center April 5 for the first of two regional “Farm […]
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Yarmouth team gets top marks in school cook-off
BATH — Education and edibles shared a plate as a statewide cooking competition kicked off last week. Two-person teams from Falmouth, Yarmouth and Lewiston – each composed of an adult and youth – squared off in the kitchen at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center April 5 for the first of two regional “Farm […]
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Wednesday deadline for public comment on 'Green Bridge' plan
The Federal Highway Administration and Maine Department of Transportation plan to replace the aging and deteriorating Frank J. Wood Bridge that connects downtown Brunswick and Topsham.
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Brunswick man arrested on child porn charge
BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a Gleed Drive man April 5 and charged him with possession of child pornography. The electronic pornography was allegedly discovered after the Police Department and the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at the home of Stephen Merrill, 56. Merrill’s bail was set at $5,000 cash. Because he […]
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'American Pickers' seeks Mainers to feature
PORTLAND — “American Pickers” is coming to Maine and the producers of the History Channel show are looking for people with possible hidden treasures or who have an accumulation of antiques the hosts can pick through. “American Pickers” is a reality/documentary series that follows Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby-Cushman as they hunt for valuable antiques. Anyone […]
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'American Pickers' seeks Mainers to feature
PORTLAND — “American Pickers” is coming to Maine and the producers of the History Channel show are looking for people with possible hidden treasures or who have an accumulation of antiques the hosts can pick through. “American Pickers” is a reality/documentary series that follows Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby-Cushman as they hunt for valuable antiques. Anyone […]
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$45M tax break for Bath Iron Works becomes law
BATH — A potential $45 million tax break for Bath Iron Works became law April 4 when it was signed by Gov. Paul LePage. The governor’s signature followed a 117-31 approval of LD 1781 in the state House of Representatives March 27, and 25-9 support in the Senate the next day. The votes followed a […]
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Tough questions about gun laws at student organized town hall in Brunswick
Brunswick High School students organized the town hall meeting to discuss concerns about gun violence with elected officials