BRUNSWICK — Two Brunswick residents were arrested Tuesday after they allegedly assaulted a police officer. Brunswick police went to the apartment of Leishia Williams, 36, on Tuesday to arrest her for allegedly selling drugs out of her home, which is near a school. But they weren’t aware that someone else was at the residence, according […]
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Scarborough School Board member to resign
SCARBOROUGH — Citing health reasons, first-term School Board member Aymie Hardesty said she will resign this week, about six months before the completion of the term she won in 2010. “I just don’t feel like I can give my all,” Hardesty said Tuesday. “I really love this community and these people and have fought hard […]
Keeping it clean in Bath
“Keep it Clean. Drains to River” is the message students and volunteers recently stenciled on more than 100 storm drains throughout Bath. The goal of the project of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is to spread the word that what is put down storm drains can pollute the Kennebec River. Leslie Trundy, left, Thomas Trundy, […]
Harpswell charter school moves toward lease of town building
HARPSWELL — The state approved a charter school contract for Harpswell Coastal Academy on Tuesday, as the school moves toward a lease of the former West Harpswell School. John D’Anieri, head of HCA, said the contract approved by the Maine Charter School Commission sets performance indicators the school must meet and allows the state to […]
Cape collects electronic, hazardous waste
CAPE ELIZABETH — Residents who want to get rid of hazardous and electronic waste can drop items off for free from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Public Works building on Cooper Drive. The list of accepted materials can be found on the town website. Materials will be accepted from residents only, not […]
'Bark for Life' coming to South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — The fight against cancer will be waged on two and four legs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the first American Cancer Society Bark for Life at Bug Light Park. The noncompetitive dog-walking event has a $20 registration fee for one dog and owner, and $40 for two or more […]
Preschool registration set for S.P. schools
SOUTH PORTLAND — Parents of children in neighborhoods served by Waldo T. Skillin and Frank I. Brown elementary schools can learn more about and register for preschool programs at a 6-7 p.m. meeting at the Opportunity Alliance, 50 Lydia Lane, in Brick Hill, on May 16. For more information about the meeting and preschool program, […]
Bug Light kite fest takes flight May 18
SOUTH PORTLAND — The fourth annual Bug Light Kite Festival will fill the skies over Bug Light Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Members of Noreasters Kite Club and Kites Over New England will also hold a workshop and help with kite assembly and repairs. Kites will be sold at the nearby South Portland […]
Bath promotes participation in National Bicycle Month
BATH — This month, the City of Ships becomes the City of Bikes. The City Council began National Bicycle Month on May 1 with a proclamation advocating “greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities,” and recognizing the “economic, quality of life, health and recreational […]
Boys face charges after Topsham fire
TOPSHAM — An April 28 woods fire was caused by two 12-year-old Topsham boys playing with a lighter, officials said Tuesday. Charges are pending against the boys, according to Police Chief Chris Lewis. They may have to undergo a junior fire setting program, Emergency Medical Services Director Mike Labbe said. Firefighters were dispatched to Crooker’s […]