BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College announced that visitors will have access to parking spaces previously reserved for students, faculty and staff in locations that are more central to the campus. According to the Bowdoin Daily Sun, the new spots include the Russwurm House lot, reserved for general visitors; the Burton-Little House, lot reserved for admissions visitors; […]
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Durham man suspected in at least 12 Brunswick car burglaries
BRUNSWICK — A Durham man has been implicated in a dozen car burglaries in the area and could be connected to another 20 after he admitted to involvement last week, police said. Robert J. Carroll, 21, confessed to the break-ins after he was arrested on Aug. 21, Deputy Police Chief Marc Hagan said. In the […]
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New police station nears final approval in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — The Village Review Board on Tuesday unanimously approved an application of appropriateness for the police station proposed for the corner of Stanwood and Pleasant streets. Kris Hultgren, the town planner, said this was the next-to-last step in the approval process that has lasted nearly three years. Hultgren said the Police Station Building Committee […]
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Brunswick school chief apologizes for letter, but not for criticism of LePage
BRUNSWICK — Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski issued a public apology Tuesday for using his welcome letter to staff as the medium to criticize Gov. Paul LePage’s education policy. But he also said he stands by his opinion. “I will sincerely apologize for using the ‘Back to School’ format, to the Brunswick community and the […]
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South Portland official resigns after demotion, administrative leave
SOUTH PORTLAND — Director of Economic Development and former Assistant City Manager Erik Carson submitted his immediate resignation from city government Wednesday. Don Brewer, the city’s human resources director, said Carson “decided to pursue other interests.” Carson had been on paid administrative leave since Aug. 14, for reasons Brewer said he could not disclose. Before […]
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Cape Elizabeth police search for robbery suspect
CAPE ELIZABETH — Police are investigating an Aug. 22 robbery on Route 77 where a man punched a woman and stole her wallet. Police said the victim was walking along Route 77 near the Church of Latter Day Saints, 29 Ocean House Road, at about 3:30 p.m. when she was allegedly attacked by a man […]
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Brunswick air show a chance for outreach to veterans
BRUNSWICK — As jets soared and tumbled through the air at the Great State of Maine Air Show last weekend – an event meant to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed services – Randall Simonse of North Yarmouth remembered a darker time when veterans weren’t welcomed back with open arms. Simonse, a commander for […]
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South Portland council poised to eliminate its health-care benefit
SOUTH PORTLAND — The exact wording remains open to debate and amendment, but South Portland city councilors next week will act on an order to phase out taxpayer-funded health-care plans. Mayor Patti Smith found support for the action from Councilors Al Livingston, Rosemarie De Angelis, Tom Blake and Maxine Beecher at a council workshop Monday […]
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RSU 1 hires part-time assistant superintendent
BATH — Judith Harvey said she looks forward to bringing her skills to Regional School Unit 1 as its new assistant superintendent. The RSU 1 Board of Directors voted unanimously Monday to hire Harvey. She replaces Wayne Dorr, who was full-time assistant superintendent for a year. Due to budget cuts, Harvey will serve in an […]
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SAD 75 opens school year with new administrators
TOPSHAM — New administrators are walking the halls as School Administrative District 75 starts another school year. Don Gray is one familiar face, though. He’s back as assistant principal of Mt. Ararat High School, having been out on active deployment last year; Mimi Sorg filled in during his absence. Randa Rineer is the new principal […]