CUMBERLAND — With state Rep. Meredith Strang Burgess opting not to run for a fourth term in House District 108, two other Cumberland residents are vying to take her place. Stephen Moriarty, a Democrat who is chairman of the Cumberland Town Council and an attorney, is facing Republican Joseph Kumiszcza, an entrepreneur and business leader. […]
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Former Navy hotel, Brunswick base housing to be sold to property management firm
BRUNSWICK — The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has approved the sale of two buildings at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station that will bring the organization a financial windfall of $6 million. In an unrelated vote, the board also approved signing a six-month lease option with the Bath Area Family YMCA for a former fitness […]
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Bridge work slows traffic on I-295 in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Maine Department of Transportation crews on Sunday began replacing a bridge joint on the Interstate 295 Presumpscot River Bridge. The work on the southbound bridge will close one lane between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Saturday for the next three weeks. Speeds will be reduced to 55 mph in the work zone, […]
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Police seek Auburn man after Brunswick stabbing
BRUNSWICK — Police are searching for an Auburn man suspected in a stabbing early Sunday morning. Police said Jamie Mondragon, 31, of Auburn, fled an apartment at 9 Perryman Drive, where a 25-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed several times while three children were inside the apartment. The victim’s injuries were considered non-life threatening, and she […]
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Man, woman arrested in early morning shootout in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Two people were arrested after a disturbance call escalated into a shootout early Sunday. There were no injuries, according to the Police Department. Police said they were dispatched to a disturbance call on Granite Street at about 1 a.m. While en route, the disturbance escalated to gunfire, ending in approximately 12 rounds fired […]
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Bath mourns death of long-time volunteer, city councilor
BATH — City Councilor Ruthe Pagurko died unexpectedly last week at age 63. Pagurko, who was serving her eighth year on the council, was found dead at her 36 Mechanic St. home Sept. 28, and had apparently died in her sleep, City Manager Bill Giroux said. “She was a very dedicated volunteer,” Giroux said. “She volunteered […]
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Book sale benefits Topsham library
A book sale held last weekend by the Friends of the Topsham Public Library raised more than $7,000 for library programs. Residents turned out to hunt for bargains, while 4-year-old Lacey Palese found a quiet spot to enjoy a good read.
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South Portland City Council ready to regulate 'nuisance' properties
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors agreed this week to place an ordinance revision on their Oct. 1 meeting agenda to allow legal action against property owners who refuse to clean up “nuisance” properties. Drafted by city corporate counsel Sally Daggett and Code Enforcement Officer Patricia Doucette, the amendment to Chapter 16 of city ordinances covering […]
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Scarborough man charged in decade-old case
SCARBOROUGH — A five-month investigation into an alleged decade-old offense has resulted in two charges against a Scarborough man. Gorham Police Detective Sgt. Dana Thompson said David Dougherty, 45, turned himself in to police around 3:45 p.m. Monday. Dougherty was charged with two counts of Class C unlawful sexual contact for alleged incidents at Wassamski […]
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New Scarborough Marsh deck opens Saturday
SCARBOROUGH — A former antenna testing tower overlooking Scarborough Marsh gets new life as an observation deck when it opens Saturday at 53 Manson Libby Road. A celebration of the opening is planned from 10 a.m. to noon by Friends of Scarborough Marsh, Maine Audubon’s Scarborough Marsh Nature Center and the Maine Department of Inland […]