BRUNSWICK — In a packed Tuesday night meeting that lasted nearly five hours, the Town Council tabled whether to make property at 946 Mere Point Road a public park. After calling the meeting to order at least twice during the night, Chairwoman Sarah Brayman felt the need to put off the decision until Sept. 19. In […]
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Bath launches 'Walk for Hunger' food pantry fundraiser
BATH — As the summer wanes and the holiday season approaches, Kimberly Gates is once again ramping up her efforts to provide food for Mid-Coast families in need. Spearheading that initiative this year is the first “Walk for Hunger” event, with all proceeds aiding food-insecure residents of Bath, Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, West Bath and Woolwich. […]
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Former Brunswick cop likely to get plea deal in sex case
BRUNSWICK — A former police officer charged with two counts of attempting to transmit obscene material to a minor is expected to plead guilty to one count in exchange for the other count being dropped, according to his attorney. On Aug. 22, a court approved a motion to extend the period of time to indict Garrett […]
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Bowdoin eliminates fee for some applicants
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College has eliminated the fee to apply for admission for prospective students who require financial aid or are first-generation college students. The policy takes effect immediately, according to college spokesman Doug Cook. The admission application fee of $65 will stand for non-first generation students and students ineligible for aid. “By eliminating the fee […]
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Harpswell seafood joint enjoys boom in 'weird' lobsters
HARPSWELL — Allen’s Seafood on Lookout Point is home this year to more rare lobsters than the store has seen in more than 15 years. For a few more weeks, customers and crustacean-lovers alike can take a peek at the seafood retailer’s five multi-colored lobsters, two of which sport ultra-rare split-colored shells. “I’ve never had this […]
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State offers free pesticide disposal in Portland
PORTLAND — Mainers looking to dispose of banned or unusable pesticides have until until Sept. 23 to register to drop them off at no charge. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection are collaborating in an annual effort to collect and dispose of unwanted […]
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Topsham car crash kills 1 person, injures 2
TOPSHAM — A motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 196 Wednesday afternoon left one person dead and two others injured, according to police. Police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the crash in the area of West Merrill Road at 3:41 p.m. They said a 2002 GMC Envoy driven by Justin Cyr, 32, of Lewiston, […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Sept. 2
Arrests 8/24 at 12:54 a.m. Glenn J. Creel, 55, of King Street, Westbrook, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Cory Iles on charges of operating under the influence and violating conditions of release. 8/27 at 12:54 a.m. John. A. Davey, 31, of Main Street, Topsham, was arrested on Maine Street by Officer Jerod Verrill on […]
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Bath Police Beat: Sept. 2
Arrests 8/22 at 2:51 p.m. Robert Scronce, 22, of Central Avenue, was arrested by Cpl. Marc Brunelle on Centre Street on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 8/22 at 5:43 p.m. Roan Tracey, 19, of Vine Street, Auburn, was arrested by Officer Eric Bryan on Water Street on outstanding warrants from other agencies. 8/27 at […]
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Bath police seek man after hammer attack
BATH — Police are looking for a man who allegedly attacked another person with a hammer. Jason Mackenzie, 38, whose last-known address is 100 Union St., is being sought in connection with the Aug. 24 incident at 98 Union St. A 37-year-old man from Bowdoin had non-life threatening injuries when police arrived at 1:20 a.m., […]