Over a dozen departments are assisting Woolwich Fire Department in dousing the fire that’s been burning for two days on an island in Hockomock Bay.
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Bath Police Beat: Oct. 20
Arrests 10/4 at 4 p.m. Jene Sherman, 51, of McKay Road, Edgecomb, was arrested by Detective Ted Raedel in Woolwich on a charge of violation of conditions of release. 10/4 at 4 p.m. Mark James, 51, of McKay Road, Edgecomb, was arrested by Detective Ted Raedel in Woolwich on a charge of violation of conditions […]
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Policing in Maine evolves as incidents involving mental illness increase
BRUNSWICK — Police Officer Cory Iles said he knows his uniform might be the last thing someone with a mental illness wants to see when they are in crisis. But more and more, people call the police when they suspect something is wrong, that someone is causing a disturbance, or may do harm to themselves or […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: Oct. 20
Arrests 10/12 at 9:34 p.m. Timothy D. Griffin Sr., 37, of Sunset Cove Road, was arrested on Sunset Cove Road by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy George Bradbury on an outstanding warrant from another agency.
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Harpswell Police Beat: Oct. 20
Arrests 10/12 at 9:34 p.m. Timothy D. Griffin Sr., 37, of Sunset Cove Road, was arrested on Sunset Cove Road by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy George Bradbury on an outstanding warrant from another agency.
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VIA PRESS HERALD: Electric-car drivers, you can charge it at L.L. Bean in the near future
The retailer in Freeport will soon open Maine’s largest plug-in station to show leadership and promote sustainable practices, and other businesses may take notice.
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VIA PRESS HERALD: Androscoggin River, once full of toxic chemicals, now clear after 45 years of Clean Water Act
Prompted by an 11-year-old’s letter, Sen. Edmund Muskie spearheaded passage of the act in the early 1970s.
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Phippsburg Land Trust nearing $200,000 goal to preserve part of Morse River
Organization hopes to raise money by end of December.
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Brunswick Junior High School musical hits close to home
BRUNSWICK — The junior high school musical “Homeroom” has a less familiar title than musicals staged in years past. But the plot, which examines the daily trials and triumphs of middle school life, has never been more familiar, according to the cast. Director Shari Tarleton, who also teaches chorus, said she picked the work – which boasts […]
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Feds to test water quality at Mitchell Field in Harpswell
HARPSWELL — The federal government will expand its search to Mitchell Field for toxic chemicals that may have contaminated groundwater. Town Administrator Kristi Eiane, who requested the testing, said she has little reason to believe there is contamination at the former U.S. Navy fuel depot. “This is part of what we consider our due diligence,” […]