TOPSHAM — A “Solarize Midcoast Maine” launch event will be held at the Topsham Public Library Tuesday, March 22. The free, public event at 25 Foreside Road will run from 6-8 p.m. The Midcoast Economic Development District has chosen Sundog Solar, a Searsport business, to run “Solarize Midcoast Maine,” a regional solar bulk-purchasing program. Solar […]
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Sailing for clues: Former Cumberland teacher seeks owner of lost book
CUMBERLAND — Several years ago, a student brought an old children’s book into Nancy Simmons’s Greely Middle School classroom, but never took it home. After Simmons had left the sixth-grade language arts position she was surprised to discover “The Sailor Dog” in her personal library. An inscription on the title page makes getting the book […]
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Topsham collision kills Durham woman
TOPSHAM — A Durham woman died from injuries received in a head-on collision March 11. The Topsham Police and Fire departments responded at 1:39 p.m. to the two-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Middlesex Road, which was closed until about 5 p.m. Topsham Police Chief Chris Lewis said Christina Babinaw, 44, of Durham, was […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 11
Arrests 3/2 at 6:53 p.m. Kayla Thompson, 27, of Meadow Road, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Meadow Road on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 3/5 at 6:34 p.m. Margaret Butler, 51, of Federal Street, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating under the influence. […]
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Topsham theater hosts improv show March 18
TOPSHAM — The Mainely Improv comedy troupe will present an “on-the-stop” comedy show at the Orion Performing Arts Center Friday, March 18. The 66 Republic Ave. event begins at 7:30 p.m., and serves as a fundraiser for end-of-year field trips at Mt. Ararat Middle School. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for students younger than […]
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Residents won’t see legalizing pot on ballot
FALMOUTH — The measure to legalize marijuana for adults in Maine will not be on the November ballot this year. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, which has its headquarters on U.S. Route 1 and led the legalization effort, submitted over 103,000 signatures to election officials in Augusta on Feb. 1. A press release […]
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Clean sweep: passion for curling moves Portland club forward
PORTLAND — It was trivia night at Salvage BBQ on Congress Street, and members of the Pine Tree Curling Club were gearing up for the final match of their inaugural season on Feb. 28 over beer, pulled pork, and macaroni and cheese. Derek Campbell, president of the club and Portland native, said he began curling […]
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First brew summit planned for Portland
PORTLAND — Registration is open for the inaugural New England Brew Summit, which will be held April 1 at the University of Southern Maine. The day-long event, which is organized by the Maine Brewers’ Guild and sponsored by Portland law firm Bernstein Shur, is a conference covering aspects of brewing, as well as the business […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 4
Arrests 2/24 at 10:29 a.m. Sarah Wilson, 33, of Winter Street, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Winter Street on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 2/26 at 3:51 p.m. Derek Alves, 29, of Mallett Drive, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Main Street on a charge of violation of a protection order. Summonses […]
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Reunion planned for former Brunswick Naval Air Station personnel
BRUNSWICK — An eight-person committee wants to make sure the fifth anniversary of the closing of Brunswick Naval Air Station will not pass unnoticed. The group is planning a reunion for anyone who served on the base, either in the military or as a civilian employee. The base was officially closed on May 31, 2011, following […]