St. John’s in Brunswick said reinforced policies, plus a new administration and a focus on the future, will help the school going forward.
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 9
Arrests 1/30 at 8:43 p.m. Scott Hawkes, 31, of Winter Street, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Winter Street on a charge of violation of condition of release. 1/30 at 10:42 p.m. Charles Spencer, 81, of Governors Way, was arrested by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Governors Way on a charge of domestic violence assault. […]
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Topsham to draft rules banning river access near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on Feb. 15 will to review draft ordinance language prohibiting activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. Across the river, the Brunswick Town Council plans to discuss the matter March 5. Brookfield Renewable, owner of the Brunswick Hydroelectric Facility on the Androscoggin, has asked […]
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]
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Topsham manager's proposed budget up less than 1/4%
TOPSHAM — Town Manager Rich Roedner’s draft fiscal 2019 budget, which he introduced to the Board of Selectmen Feb. 1, contains an increase of 0.24 percent, or about $28,000, over current spending. The $11.8 million town budget is subject to change between now and May 16, when it goes to a Town Meeting vote. With […]
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Topsham manager's proposed budget up less than 1/4%
TOPSHAM — Town Manager Rich Roedner’s draft fiscal 2019 budget, which he introduced to the Board of Selectmen Feb. 1, contains an increase of 0.24 percent, or about $28,000, over current spending. The $11.8 million town budget is subject to change between now and May 16, when it goes to a Town Meeting vote. With […]
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Greater Portland has few winners, many losers in school funding forecast
AUGUSTA — While some greater Portland school districts can expect significant increases in state dollars, most others are likely to receive a lot less education aid in fiscal year 2019. Last week, the Maine Department of Education released its annual state funding plan for districts across the state, based on an overall $1.1 billion education budget […]
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Two Maine credit unions seek merger
York County Federal Credit Union of Sanford and Atlantic Federal Credit Union of Brunswick have decided to pursue a merger of equals.
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 2
Arrests 1/23 at 10:23 p.m. Blake Penatzer, 26, of Gilman Avenue, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Garrett Decker on Republic Avenue on a charge of failure to submit to arrest or detention. 1/25 at 3:26 p.m. Stephen Boyle, 47, of Northport, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Hamilton Court on a charge of violation […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 2
Arrests 1/23 at 10:23 p.m. Blake Penatzer, 26, of Gilman Avenue, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Garrett Decker on Republic Avenue on a charge of failure to submit to arrest or detention. 1/25 at 3:26 p.m. Stephen Boyle, 47, of Northport, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Hamilton Court on a charge of violation […]