A resident and her cat escaped without injuries after being alerted to the fire by a smoke detector.
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Muslim in Maine: Coping with mistrust, counting on faith, community
PORTLAND — On the morning of Nov. 16, 2015, Fahmo Ahmed walked from her apartment on Bartlett Street in Lewiston to a downtown bus stop. It was a Monday, and like so many other Americans, she was already bracing herself for the week ahead. It was cold outside, and she had to get up early […]
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Mid-Coast law enforcement, health providers see new urgency, awareness about opioids
BRUNSWICK — Maine is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, so widespread it is recognized from the hallways of local addiction clinics to the chambers of the Statehouse. On Tuesday night, law enforcement and health providers gathered at Frontier Cafe to discuss what the situation means for the state and, specifically, the Mid-Coast. From 2013 […]
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Bath forum examines health issues in Cumberland, Sagadahoc counties
BATH — The results of a statewide health needs assessment shared March 25 in a forum at Maine Maritime Museum are being described as a call to action from the state’s health community. The Shared Health Needs Assessment and Planning Process Project was the focus of the forum, hosted by Mid Coast Hospital, the Mid […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 25
Arrests 3/15 at 7:28 p.m. Raymond Lester, 29, of Crabtree Drive, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Crabtree Drive on a charge of domestic violence assault. 3/19 at 1:26 a.m. Courtney Riordan, 22, of Greene, was arrested by Officer Malcolm Marshall on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 3/15 […]
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SAD 75 projects nearly 2.7% tax increase
TOPSHAM — Next year’s School Administrative District 75 budget could cause the overall tax rate for the four member towns to rise 2.68 percent, or nearly $589,000, according to a March 15 draft of the spending plan. The budget could increase from this year’s $36.9 million, to $37.7 million in fiscal year 2017. Offsetting revenues, […]
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Topsham incumbent Baker faces GOP primary test
TOPSHAM — State Sen. Linda Baker, R-Topsham, must clear two hurdles this year to win a second, two-year term in Senate District 23. She is challenged in June’s primary election by fellow Republican Guy Lebida of Bowdoin. The winner in November will face former Sen. Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic, the Democrat unseated by Baker two years […]
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Naturopathic doctors to offer free clinics for teens in Portland, Topsham
PORTLAND — The Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors will offer free health screenings and educational workshops in Portland, Topsham, and Waterville on Saturday, April 9. Geared toward teenagers and their families, the clinics will cover height, weight, blood pressure, body mass index, blood sugar, and possible other health checks. Information will be available to take home […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 18
Arrests 3/8 at 5:16 p.m. Paula Lessard, 45, of Foreside Road, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Foreside Road on charges of operating under the influence and violating conditions of release. 3/11 at 9:21 a.m. Caleb Stephens, 34, of Big Pine Drive, was arrested by Officer William Collins on Lewiston Road on a charge […]
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Early Topsham municipal budget shows 3.4% hike
TOPSHAM — Next year’s municipal budget could increase 3.38 percent, or nearly $305,000, according to preliminary numbers. The $9.3 million budget – which does not include county and school assessments, and is subject to change as the town hones the spending plan – will be decided at Town Meeting Wednesday, May 18. Because there are […]