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Topsham Police Beat: March 1
Arrests 2/20 at 12:56 p.m. Andrew Delcourt, 20, of Goldeneye Drive, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Jose Gomez on Goldeneye Drive. 2/23 at 7:10 p.m. Anthony Linkovich, 39, of Link Lane, was arrested by Officer Mark McDonald on Link Lane on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 2/23 at 4:48 p.m. […]
Brunswick plaza project launches 'adopt-a-veteran' fundraiser
BRUNSWICK — A campaign to raise $250,000 for a Town Mall plaza to honor military veterans has raised $30,000 in donations. Organizers set a goal last December of having enough funds to complete the plaza by this Veterans Day, after a ceremonial groundbreaking on Memorial Day. “It is an aggressive schedule,” Parks and Recreation Director Tom Farrell […]
Paws for Peace brings healing to veterans, dogs
BRUNSWICK — For military veterans who have endured debilitating trauma, and for rescued dogs in need of loving homes, the Paws for Peace program has been forging mutually beneficial relationships for the past seven years. Alarmed at hearing of the high number of suicide rates by veterans with post-traumatic stress or head injuries, retired Harpswell […]
Bath Police Beat: March 1
Arrests 2/15 at 10:40 p.m. Prestin Ryan, 38, of Jimmy Pond Lane, Litchfield, was arrested by Cpl. Jason Aucoin on Commercial Street on a charge of domestic violence assault. Summonses 2/21 Wendy Couture, 30, of Beechnut Hill Road, Wiscasset, was issued a summons by Cpl. Jason Aucoin on Water Street on a charge of driving […]
Bath-area land trust seeks tales of trash-tossing traditions
BATH — It was a joyful practice that brought residents together. Today it might traumatize environmentalists. “Taking Out the Garbage in 1957” is part of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s ongoing History Spotlight series, held this year as the Bath-based organization celebrates its 30th anniversary. Where was that trash dumped? The Kennebec River, among other places […]
Brunswick chief makes case for more modest fire station
BRUNSWICK — When Fire Chief Kenneth Brillant started his career as a firefighter in 1992 at Central Station, he thought the department needed a new building. More than a quarter century later, his opinion has only grown stronger. Hoping they’d see how desperately the department needs an updated building, he led Town Councilors Jane Millett, […]
Grants connect communities with Casco Bay estuaries
PORTLAND — The Casco Bay Estuary Partnership awarded nearly $10,000 in grants to organizations in greater Portland and Harpswell to support creative and innovative ways of increasing community awareness about the bay’s marine resources. The Casco Bay Community Grant Awards are in their third year, according to Victoria Boundy, community engagement coordinator with the Casco Bay […]
Transitional mental health center open in Topsham
TOPSHAM — The recently opened Village Clubhouse aims to live up to its name as a place that welcomes people with mental illness and helps integrate them into the community. “The common thread is that members feel like they’re needed and wanted and respected, and this is a safe environment for them to participate, and […]
Over Easy: Welcome to a world of wonder
Welcome to “Over Easy,” a guide to eggs and the chickens that hatch them. Just kidding. Although in the past I’ve written about our chickens and the response has always been positive, I vowed there would not be any chicken jokes or anecdotes with my name attached. Moving right along, I’m here to introduce “Over […]