PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The Coast Guard is shutting down river traffic around the Memorial Bridge between Maine and New Hampshire as workers begin demolition. Officials say the closure of the Piscataqua River begins this morning and will be in effect for 72 hours to give workers time to complete their task. Workers hope to […]

PORTLAND (AP) — More than a dozen tents remain as Occupy Maine faces a deadline for leaving Portland’s Lincoln Park. Spokeswoman Heather Curtis said most members are expected to comply with an order to leave the park today, but she said there’s no guarantee that everyone will comply. Curtis also said that “just because the […]

AUBURN (AP) — Auburn police say one person has died and two people have been hurt in a two- vehicle crash in the city. Police say Rick Farr was driving east on Minot Avenue at about 10: 30 am Sunday when he collided with a westbound Jeep hauling a trailer driven by Matthew Harris of […]

AUGUSTA — Maine’s Republican caucuses resumed Sunday with Mitt Romney and Ron Paul remaining the leading candidates, but pockets of support also appearing for the other two presidential contenders. The caucuses won’t conclude until next weekend, when the winner of what is essentially a presidential preference straw poll will be announced in Portland. The caucuses are […]

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers dug with picks and shovels trying to reach dozens of people trapped under houses collapsed by a strong earthquake today that shook a central Philippine island and set off landslides. At least 13 people were killed and 40 are believed missing, most of them along the shore near the epicenter […]

Arrest Harold J. Sonia, 37, of P.O. Box 383, Lisbon, Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m., charged with operating under the influence, on Tedford Road. Summons Male juvenile, 17, of Topsham, Jan. 31, 12:22 p.m., charged with theft, at Hannaford on Topsham Fair Mall Road. news@timesrecord.com

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Town Council will convene at 7 p.m. today at Brunswick Station, 16 Station Ave. Following the public comment period, the town manager’s report, and committee updates, the council is scheduled to hear and consider: — An update on town action at 77 Pleasant St. — Public comments on special amusement licenses […]

BATH — The Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall,followinga5p.m.workshop that will address the density of the recently approved Plant Home Zone and its compliance with the city’s comprehensive plan. Should Planning Board members determine the zone is not compliant with the comprehensive plan, they could revise the ordinance to make it […]

BOWDOIN — The Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Department is investigation a burglary that occurred early Saturday morning at the Bowdoin Town Store. Chief Deputy Brett Strout said sometime around 1: 30 a.m. Saturday, two subjects entered the Bowdoin Town Store along Route 125 and stole items. Strout did not release details about what was taken. Deputy […]

BATH — A $17,000 Maine State Planning Office grant, added to matching funds from the city of Bath, will pay for improvements to the pier at Waterfront Park that will allow cruise ships up to 300 feet long to dock at the pier. The 225-foot-long Independence, a cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, already docks […]