TOPSHAM — When Shawn Thiboutot started his gym in 2008, he had lofty goals for his business, but even he couldn’t have imagined what would happen. CrossFit 321, on Park Drive in Topsham, has more than 200 active members who work out in the warehouse-sized facility seven days a week starting at 5 a.m. Thiboutot, […]

BRUNSWICK —The new St. John’s community center and adoration chapel received a blessing by Bishop Robert. P. Deeley along with gratitude from members of the community on Sunday. “This is a wonderful thing and has been a dream and a wish for this community for such a long time,” Deeley said at the event on […]

BRUNSWICK — Despite the “For Sale” sign hanging on Fat Boy’s exterior since early December, owners Ken and Jeanne Burton are making plans to open the drive-in burger joint for their regular season this month. Community members were surprised and disappointed when the landmark restaurant went up for sale this winter, calling it a “big […]

BATH — The City Council on Wednesday granted unanimous first passage to a five-year contract with Pine Tree Waste, and presented the family of longtime Councilor Bernie Wyman, who died from a stroke Jan. 29, with a city chair and proclamation in his memory. The council is due April 3 to vote on second and […]

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council delayed a vote to extend a moratorium on zoning homeless shelters a second time due to Councilor James Mason’s absence at Monday night’s meeting. The panel also voted to set a public hearing for April 1 to discuss an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property and the planning, design and construction of […]

Arrests 3/1 at 7:19 p.m. Robert Drouin, 49, of Heath Lane, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Lincoln Street on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 2/27 Richard Corbett, 58, of Middle Street, was issued a summons by Officer Brett McIntire on Middle Street on a charge of failure to report an […]

Arrests 3/1 at 8:30 p.m. William H. Geary, 66, no address listed, was arrested on Noble Street by Officer Garrett J. Decker on charges of aggravated reckless conduct, refusing to submit to arrest, assault, and violating conditions of release. 3/2 at 11:22 p.m. Dustin S. Zubrod, 32, of Weymouth Street, was arrested on Station Avenue by Officer […]

Arrests 2/27 at 10:11 a.m. Jason Gillig, 42, of Millay Road, Bowdoinham, was arrested by Officer Lucas Shirland on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Feb. 26 to March 3. Fake Franklins 2/26 at 2:35 p.m. Police received the first of five complaints in […]

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 25 to March 4.