BRUNSWICK — Dave Barter’s dream has always been to open a bar of his own – somewhere in the Carribean, about 2,000 miles away from Brunswick Landing. But when the opportunity came for him to convert the old New Beet Market, which offered internships to local students and gave a portion of proceeds back to the community, […]
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Under pressure: In Brunswick, school emergency preparedness goes proactive
Last of three stories. April 2019 will mark the 20th anniversary of the shooting that killed 13 people and wounded 24 at Columbine High School in Colorado. Since that time, there have been hundreds of other school shootings in the U.S., including the 17 school that have occurred this year, according to CNN. But it […]
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Brunswick man sentenced to 2½ years in prison on federal firearms charge
Evan Lewis, 28, a convicted felon, tried to buy a gun from a Lewiston pawnshop, the U.S. attorney says.
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Deadline nears for written comments on Brunswick-Topsham bridge replacement
TOPSHAM — With a federal decision on whether to rebuild or rehabilitate the Frank J. Wood Bridge expected this summer, the Mt. Ararat High School Commons area was packed last week by those with sparring viewpoints on the structure’s fate. Some see the 86-year-old bridge – which carries Route 201 traffic across the Androscoggin River between […]
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Brunswick Police: March 30
Arrests 3/23 at 7:51 p.m. Atonio Pollino, 59, of Landing Drive in Kennebunk, was arrested at Middlebay Road by Officer Kerry Wolongevicz on charges of violating conditions of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. 3/24 at 9:34 a.m. Adam S. Gamage, 38, of Cumberland Avenue in Portland, was arrested at Walmart on Tibbetts Drive on […]
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Under pressure: Topsham school counselor has seen the profession evolve
Second of three stories. Krista Chase’s counseling office at Mt. Ararat High School is cozy and warmly lit, with student memorabilia covering the walls and a comfortable seat for teenagers to unload what’s on their minds. Chase, also the Topsham school’s field hockey coach, has spent 20 years as a high school counselor, including 13 at […]
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Brunswick mobile home park closer to ‘long-term’ water solution
BRUNSWICK — An additional well at the Bay Bridge Estates mobile home community, originally expected to be complete in January, has been cleared by the Department of Health and Human Services. According to a report from the state’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory, the well that displayed levels of lead higher than EPA limits in one test […]
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Decision to drop plan for summer train to Rockland disappoints city’s businesses
The trains were expected to run for three weekends, including during the Maine Lobster Festival and the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors show in August.
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Portland nonprofit promotes planting native seeds to encourage biodiversity
PORTLAND — With the advent of spring, many people start dreaming about summertime blooms and fresh garden produce. When they do, the Wild Seed Project, a Portland-based nonprofit, wants them to focus on increasing their use of native plants. Native plants are important, according to Heather McCargo, executive director of the seed program, because they help […]
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Portland nonprofit promotes planting native seeds to encourage biodiversity
PORTLAND — With the advent of spring, many people start dreaming about summertime blooms and fresh garden produce. When they do, the Wild Seed Project, a Portland-based nonprofit, wants them to focus on increasing their use of native plants. Native plants are important, according to Heather McCargo, executive director of the seed program, because they help […]