PORTLAND — With its federal license in hand, a Maine-based tidal energy company is ready to install its underwater power system for the first time on the floor of the ocean. Ocean Renewable Power Co. aims to begin installation of its first grid-connected power unit in mid-March at a 60-acre site in Cobscook Bay at the […]

BATH — The following cases closed in Sagadahoc County Superior Court from July 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011. Bruce Corrigan, 64, of Bath, Jan. 29, 2011, two counts of negotiating a worthless instrument, both dismissed, pleaded to another charge; violating condition of release, jail 48 hours; in separate incident Jan. 25, 2011, disorderly conduct, […]

BRUNSWICK — Brunswick-based construction firm Ouellet Associates has withdrawn its application to serve as the construction manager for a project that would build a new Brunswick police station. The Town Council will tonight consider authorizing Town Manager Gary Brown to negotiate a contract for preconstruction services on the project with Ledgewood Construction of South Portland. The […]

Summonses Female juvenile, 13, of Phippsburg, Feb. 29, charged with shoplifting, at Renys. Male juvenile, 17, of Phippsburg, Feb. 24, charged with possession of a usable amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, on Lincoln Street. Vickie Griffin, 21, of 97 Oak St., No. 2, Feb. 22, charged with theft, on Chandler Drive. Alexandra […]

BRUNSWICK — A Brunswick man who was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for speeding Friday night on Bath Road was arrested a short time later following a brief foot chase. Wendell Casler, 34, whose address is not listed but who police said is from Brunswick, allegedly fled from a vehicle stopped for speeding on Bath […]

BATH — Bath Regional Career and Technical Center will host an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at 800 High St. The event will include program demonstrations, building tours, raffles and food. Programs offered at BRCTC include applied academics, automotive technology, carpentry, commercial arts, composite technologies, cooperative education, culinary arts, early childhood […]

BATH — The Bath Community Forestry Committee will sponsor a pruning workshop, led by city arborist Tom Hoerth, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the basement of City Hall. “Pruning is the answer to many problems facing the home landscaper and gardener,” a release about the workshop states. “Pruning helps produce strong, healthy and […]

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Town Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today in regular session in the town council chambers at Brunswick Station, 16 Station Ave. Following the pledge of allegiance, roll call, a period reserved for public comment, correspondence and adjustments to the agenda, the council will address the following items: — […]

BRUNSWICK — The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber will host the first of a three-part series of women’s business forums on Wednesday at Bowdoin College. “A Healthy Life Balance for Working Women” will feature guest speaker Lois Skillings, president of Mid Coast Hospital, who will “ share her career path and the bumps along the way with […]