Arrests 3/23 at 9:16 p.m. Justin Lampros, 27, of Oak Street, was arrested by Cpl. Jason Aucoin on Front Street on charges of disorderly conduct and assault. Summonses 3/25 A 17-year-old boy, of Arrowsic, was issued a summons by Cpl. Jason Aucoin on Water Street on a charge of theft. 3/31 Randy Brewer, 28, of […]
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Topsham Police Beat: April 5
Arrests 3/25 at 9:10 a.m. Andrea Fournier, 52, of Abenaki Drive, was arrested by Officer Mark McDonald on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft. 3/27 at 1:08 p.m. Lee Patterson, 26, of Bath, was arrested by Officer Mark McDonald on Demons Way, and charged with domestic violence assault, obstructing the report of […]
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Brunswick town councilors: School budget won't fly
BRUNSWICK — Some town councilors are already pushing back against a proposed $41 million fiscal year 2020 school budget that includes a 4.75 percent tax increase. The School Board voted unanimously March 27 to adopt the budget which, if approved, would increase taxes from $18.92 per $1,000 in valuation to $19.82. Town Manager John Eldridge is […]
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Brunswick will borrow $13.5M for new fire station
BRUNSWICK — Plans to replace Brunswick’s 100-year-old Central Fire Station are moving forward after councilors on Monday unanimously approved bonding for a new station. During public comment, there was overwhelming support from residents for the project without sending the decision to referendum. Councilors narrowly defeated a $15 million plan, opting instead to borrow $13.5 million for […]
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Paulhus, Leonard elected to Bath House, council seats
BATH — Democrat and longtime City Councilor Sean Paulhus defeated Republican Ken Sener by a nearly 2-1 margin Tuesday in a special election to represent state House District 52. Paulhus, of Middle Street, out-polled Sener, a High Street resident, 975-491. Rachelle Leonard of Pratt Street ran uncontested Tuesday for the vacant Ward 4 seat on the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: It’s April, so brighten things up
This meal really is a joy to prepare and to eat. It’s so flavorful and healthy that I bet you’ll be making these savory little meatballs and colorful salad again and again (putting your own unique spin on it, of course). The meatballs, which remind me of the stuffing of a pork dumpling with the […]
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Coastal History: When trolleys died, so did Brunswick, Freeport attractions
One of Thomas Edison’s crowning achievements was the invention of a practical light bulb. If you think about it, though, he had a little problem when it came to light bulb sales: people didn’t have electricity in their homes and businesses. Edison had to design and build massive dynamos, power stations, and wiring systems in […]
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SAD 75 budget means tax hikes for homeowners
TOPSHAM — Owners of average homes in the four School Administrative District 75 towns could see annual tax increases between $88 and $164 under the proposed school budget for fiscal year 2020. District Business Manager Mark Conrad said the $41.2 million spending plan, up $3.4 million (8.9 percent) from the current year, does not include staff […]
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Brunswick principal announces resignation
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick Junior High School Principal Walter Wallace has resigned, saying in a letter to the School Board that he was “eager to take the next steps” in his career. Wallace’s last day will be Friday, April 5. Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski appointed BJHS Assistant Principal Mandy Lewis to the role of interim principal, effective […]
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Two Brunswick residents charged in drug seizure
BRUNSWICK — Two local residents were among those arrested on drug charges Wednesday as a part of a months-long investigation by Brunswick Police and agents from Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. After a search warrant was executed around 6 p.m. at 27 Perryman Drive, a tenant, Desiree Swisher, 36, was charged with unlawful possession of crack cocaine. […]