No arrests or summonses were reported from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5.

Arrests 11/30 at 3:32 p.m. Deborah Bailey, 43, of Cumberland Street, was arrested on Independence Drive by Officer Cory Iles on a charge of violating conditions of release. 12/1 at 10/19 a.m. Caitlin R. Smith, 23, of Linnell Circle, was arrested at Maquoit Road and Maine Street by Detective Patrick Scott on a charge of operating under […]

BRUNSWICK — The Planning Board Tuesday indicated it would not recommend many local restrictions on state-licensed retail marijuana shops. In part, the opinion acknowledged that the pertinent questions of the law – where, what kind, and how many retail stores and social clubs should be allowed in Brunswick, if any – are essentially up to the Town […]

BRUNSWICK — Town councilors Monday said they will take their time considering a $33.6 million bond proposal from the School Board to fund a new elementary school and repairs to Brunswick Junior High School. The proposal would be the largest bond package to ever come before the town, and councilors indicated the needs of the school system […]

BRUNSWICK — A group of about a dozen residents have launched a grassroots education campaign on ways to stymie an anticipated infestation of browntail moths. It follows a recent survey that projected the spring population of moths might balloon to three times the size of last summer’s outbreak. While the group is focused on community outreach, member […]

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council will decide at its next meeting whether to extend METRO Breez bus service to Brunswick, now that the cost of adding service has declined since the option was proposed more than two years ago. Councilors at the Nov. 5 meeting also said they have reservations about a proposal from the Teen […]

HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen has advanced the progress of two proposals at Mitchell Field, including the authorization of up to $23,500 to fund an engineering study of what it would cost to demolish the aging pier. They also forwarded two proposals from telecommunications companies to the Water Tower Task Force. The pier analysis will […]

BATH — The Planning Board on Tuesday unanimously tabled the proposed conversion to apartments of the former Family Focus building. Affordable Midcoast Housing was seeking site plan and developmental subdivision approvals for the 2 Davenport Circle project. The building is in Bath’s Residential 2 zone, which allows the development. “It’s what we call ‘by-right development,’” […]

BATH — Christmas will last a day longer this year at Bath Natural Market. The 36 Centre St. business plans to donate its gross sales revenue on Dec. 26 to five local nonprofits, and is seeking input from the community on which groups should be chosen. Market staff will take recommendations through mid-December, and the organizations […]

BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter of Edgecomb hope to find homes for more than 80 rescued puppies and kittens by Christmas, and will be hosting two major adoption events Dec. 10 and 17. For an additional cost, staff and volunteers are offering Christmas Day deliveries while dressed as Santa and his […]