AUGUSTA — Faced with the possible repeal of a 6-year-old law that requires schools to move to a proficiency-based diploma for all students, superintendents at area schools said they’ll stay the course and continue implementing a proficiency-based curriculum no matter what the Legislature decides. This week the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee is set to take […]
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Topsham taps West Gardiner firefighter as new fire chief
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen March 15 unanimously selected Chris McLaughlin of West Gardiner as the town’s next fire and rescue chief. McLaughlin, West Gardiner’s deputy fire chief, replaces Brian Stockdale, who resigned last July to become Lewiston’s fire chief. McLaughlin’s first official day is April 2, although he may cover some shifts in […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 16
Arrests 3/7 at 12:25 p.m. Charles Anderson, 40, of Bates Street, Lewiston, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft. 3/8 at 6:11 p.m. Daniel Wickett, 30, of Forrestal Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers on Foreside Road, and charged with domestic violence assault and […]
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SAD 75 budget could rise 2% in FY '19
TOPSHAM — Next year’s School Administrative District 75 budget could increase 1.95 percent over current spending, according to a draft unveiled Monday. Superintendent Brad Smith’s recommended $38 million budget is subject to change in the weeks ahead, as it is vetted by the Finance Committee and goes to three public forums later this month. The […]
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Topsham police make arrest in high school threat
TOPSHAM — Police on Monday arrested a Bowdoinham man in connection with a threat of physical violence at Mt. Ararat High School. Jonas Cloukey, 19, was arrested March 5 at his 1594 River Road home in Bowdoinham on a charge of terrorizing. He had allegedly posted a threat on Discord, a social media outlet, and […]
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Topsham postpones acting on ban near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on March 1 took no action on a proposed ordinance to prohibit activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. The panel unanimously voted to have Town Manager Rich Roedner “begin conversations” with Brunswick Town Manager John Eldridge concerning a water safety ordinance on part […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 9
Arrests 2/26 at 4:56 p.m. Randy Barker, 52, of Birmingham Road, Chelsea, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft. 2/4 at 1:44 p.m. Eric Cartonio, 33, of Katie Lane, was arrested by Officer Lucas Shirland on Katie Lane on a charge of violation of a protective […]
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Bowdoinham teen arrested after latest threat against Mt. Ararat High School
Police say officers who searched Jonas Cloukey’s home seized a firearm, several knives, two computers and cellphones.
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Topsham Police Beat: March 2
Arrests 2/21 at 3:24 a.m. Damian Grubb, 19, of Lisbon Road, Lisbon, was arrested by Officer Garrett Decker on Hamilton Court, and charged with operating after suspension, violation of condition of release, and operating with a suspended registration. 2/22 at 8:31 p.m. Heather Davis, 33, of Webber Street, Lewiston, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 23
Arrests No arrests were reported from Feb. 13-18. Summonses 2/12 at 9:14 p.m. Adam Raymond, 35, of Neil Lane, Monmouth, was issued a summons by Officer Garrett Decker on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating after suspension. 2/14 at 6:37 a.m. Peter Beach, 35, of Fisher Farm Road, Sabattus, was issued a summons by […]