TOPSHAM — With a federal decision on whether to rebuild or rehabilitate the Frank J. Wood Bridge expected this summer, the Mt. Ararat High School Commons area was packed last week by those with sparring viewpoints on the structure’s fate. Some see the 86-year-old bridge – which carries Route 201 traffic across the Androscoggin River between […]
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Brunswick Police: March 30
Arrests 3/23 at 7:51 p.m. Atonio Pollino, 59, of Landing Drive in Kennebunk, was arrested at Middlebay Road by Officer Kerry Wolongevicz on charges of violating conditions of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. 3/24 at 9:34 a.m. Adam S. Gamage, 38, of Cumberland Avenue in Portland, was arrested at Walmart on Tibbetts Drive on […]
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Under pressure: Topsham school counselor has seen the profession evolve
Second of three stories. Krista Chase’s counseling office at Mt. Ararat High School is cozy and warmly lit, with student memorabilia covering the walls and a comfortable seat for teenagers to unload what’s on their minds. Chase, also the Topsham school’s field hockey coach, has spent 20 years as a high school counselor, including 13 at […]
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Brunswick mobile home park closer to ‘long-term’ water solution
BRUNSWICK — An additional well at the Bay Bridge Estates mobile home community, originally expected to be complete in January, has been cleared by the Department of Health and Human Services. According to a report from the state’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory, the well that displayed levels of lead higher than EPA limits in one test […]
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Decision to drop plan for summer train to Rockland disappoints city’s businesses
The trains were expected to run for three weekends, including during the Maine Lobster Festival and the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors show in August.
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Portland nonprofit promotes planting native seeds to encourage biodiversity
PORTLAND — With the advent of spring, many people start dreaming about summertime blooms and fresh garden produce. When they do, the Wild Seed Project, a Portland-based nonprofit, wants them to focus on increasing their use of native plants. Native plants are important, according to Heather McCargo, executive director of the seed program, because they help […]
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Portland nonprofit promotes planting native seeds to encourage biodiversity
PORTLAND — With the advent of spring, many people start dreaming about summertime blooms and fresh garden produce. When they do, the Wild Seed Project, a Portland-based nonprofit, wants them to focus on increasing their use of native plants. Native plants are important, according to Heather McCargo, executive director of the seed program, because they help […]
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The Forecaster owner Reade Brower will buy newspapers in Brunswick, Biddeford
PORTLAND — Reade Brower, who already owns most of Maine’s daily newspapers and many of its weeklies, on March 23 announced he will add to his holdings with the acquisition of The Times Record of Brunswick and the Journal Tribune of Biddeford, as well as the Mainely Media weekly publications. Brower, who lives in Camden, […]
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Brunswick Police: March 23
Arrests 3/15 at 6:44 p.m. Charles M. Gates, 36, of Bath Street in Bath, was arrested at Jordan Acres School on Jordan Avenue by Officer Cory Iles on a probation hold. 3/17 at 12:53 a.m. Tricia J. Jacobs, 37, of Katie Lane in Topsham, was arrested at Route 1 and Mason Street on charges of operating with […]
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Brunswick school budget draft assumes tax hike of more than 5%
BRUNSWICK — Ahead of a public forum next week, the Brunswick School Board discussed a draft budget Wednesday that proposes a 5.26 percent tax increase. Also on Wednesday, Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski announced the resignation of REAL School Principal Martin Mackey after two years of service. The board also voted to close Brunswick schools for a […]