The famed writers interests in conchology, photography and cryptography are also highlighted.
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.
Bath Police Beat: Oct. 18
Arrests 10/7 at 3:51 p.m. Ryan Pellegrini, 40, of Richardson Street, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Richard Ross on Richardson Street. 10/11 at 9 p.m. Robert Drovin, 50, of Heath Lane, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Ryan Kaake at an undisclosed location. Summonses 9/25 Bruce Wright, 48, of Edgecomb, was issued […]
Graham resigns from North Yarmouth Select Board
The longtime member’s new job schedule prevents her from attending meetings.
Brunswick Police Beat: Oct. 18
Arrests 10/7 at 12:52 p.m. Stacy Vankeuren, 37, of Independence Drive, was arrested by Officer Nicholas Bedard on Tibbetts Drive on a charge of theft. 10/8 at 10:02 p.m. Ernest O’Connor, 56, of Columbia Avenue, was arrested by Officer Patrick Scott on Pleasant Street on a charge of operating under the influence. 10/10 at 12:31 […]
Land of Sand: Desert of Maine boosts community outreach
The owners want to increase the destination’s presence as an education and artistic resource.
Bath-area school board election draws 2 candidates for at-large seat
Incumbent Alan Walton of Bath faces a challenge from Lorna Ryan of Woolwich.
RSU 1 weighs replacement of 2 Bath elementary schools
Discussion about replacing Dike Newell and Fisher Mitchell is in the early stages.
Cumberland Police Beat: Oct. 17
Arrests 10/3 at 7:17 p.m. Miles Comparetto, 34, of Cluff Road, North Yarmouth, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Ryan Pynchon on Main Street. 10/6 at 3:31 p.m. Kip Patten, 29, of Clark Street, Randolph, was arrested by Sgt. Antonio Ridge on Tuttle Road, and charged with operating a vehicle without a license and […]
Brunswick student food program makes changes to reduce stigma
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program seeks to broaden its outreach to older students through more discreet methods.
Haunted History: Red Cloak Tours tell tales from Bath’s paranormal past
The lantern-lit walks are held along several Mid Coast communities.