The Saco resident started as Topsham’s planning director in 2002, and became town manager in 2014.
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Topsham Police Beat: Dec. 3-8
Arrests 12/4 at 11:22 a.m. Sarah Cornish, 38, of Tedford Road, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Main Street. 12/8 at 10:09 a.m. William Reinfelder, 82, of Perham Lane, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers on Perham Lane on a charge of domestic violence assault. Summonses 12/5 at 5:56 p.m. Merrissa […]
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‘Just being Russell’: Friends gather to celebrate memories, mourn loss of homeless Brunswick man
The life of Russell Williams, who was found dead in a sleeping bag Nov. 23, was celebrated Dec. 5.
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Brunswick Police Beat: Dec. 1-9
Arrests 12/1 at 7:15 p.m. Adelard Fleetwood, 33, of Mosher Road, Gorham, was arrested by Officer Justin Bernier on Perryman Drive on a charge of violation of a protective order. 12/1 at 8:40 p.m. Terry Himple, 49, of Davis Court, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Cory Iles on Davis Court. 12/3 at 2:12 […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 27-Dec. 4
Arrests 11/27 at 5:38 a.m. Matthew Davis, 34, of Orchard Road, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on U.S. Route 1 in Freeport and charged with violating a protection from abuse order and violating condition of release. Summonses 11/30 at 6:15 p.m. Michael Wiggin, 30, of Munjoy Street, Portland, was issued a summons by Officer […]
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Cumberland-N. Yarmouth school board OKs recommendation to build new primary school
SAD 51 residents could vote on the project next November.
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Bath Police Beat: Dec. 2-8
Arrests 12/7 at 4:10 p.m. A 17-year-old boy, of Columbus, Georgia, was arrested by Officer Devin Hook on U.S. Route 1 in Yarmouth on a charge of burglary of a motor vehicle. 12/8 at 2:04 a.m. Robert Mathews, 41, of Oak Grove Avenue, was arrested by Officer Ryan Kaake on High Street on charges of […]
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Girls’ chorus to sing nationwide via PBS holiday special
The Maine Girls Chorus, now in its second year, provides the soundtrack for “The Magic of Christmas in Alsace,” which airs on Maine Public Television Dec. 20 and 22.
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Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 20-25
Arrests No arrests were reported from Nov. 19-24. Summonses 11/20 at 8:20 p.m. Paulo Lama, 52, of Montgomery Street, Portland, was issued a summons by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Gray Road on a charge of operating after suspension. Fire calls 11/19 at 8:58 a.m. Service call on Blanchard Road. 11/19 at 11:37 a.m. Carbon monoxide detector […]
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Dog House: No. Yarmouth woman raises funds to expand canine ‘retirement home’
Laurie Dorr, founder of the Finally Home Senior Dog Rescue and Retirement Home, wants to build an addition to make space for more dogs.