BRUNSWICK — Members of a proposed aquaculture facility at Mitchell Field in Harpswell recently visited the Herring Gut Learning Center in Port Clyde to observe educational programs that might fit with the Harpswell operation. “The visit to (Herring Gut Learning Center) gives us a great insight into the types of programs Harpswell Oceanic Center might be […]

LISBON — The Lisbon Police Department invites residents to sign up for another Citizens Police Academy that starts Feb. 23 and runs until May 3. The classes will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the Lisbon Police Department. The Citizen’s Police Academy provides community members with an inside look at the police department […]

BRUNSWICK — In a couple dozen days, the aroma of fresh doughnuts emanating from the Frosty’s Donuts storefront at 54 Maine St. will again sweeten downtown Brunswick’s early morning hours. Last week, husband and wife Nels Omdal and Shelby St. Andre completed paperwork to purchase the business and trademark that has been on the market for […]

BATH — Presentation of the third PeaceWorks peace studies scholarship is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at University College, 9 Park St. Greater Brunswick Peace Works will award this year’s Peace Studies scholarship to Woolwich resident Gwendolyn Shatto. A University of Maine at Augusta student pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies student, Shatto […]

WEST BATH — The following cases closed in West Bath District Court between June 1 and June 30. Christopher L. Gilley, 27, of Topsham, April 6, 2011, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, permanent transfer to superior court. Melanie Ann Goldstein, 37, of Brunswick, May 18, 2011, two counts of domestic violence assault, both permanently transferred […]

BATH — An 18-year-old Harpswell man was charged with felony drug possession Jan. 8 after police allegedly found him early that morning on High Street with a variety of illegal narcotics, hypodermic needles and other drug paraphernalia. Cody Jay Ayer, 18, of 164 Hildreth Road, Harpswell, was faces charges of unlawful possession of hydrocodone, unlawful possession […]

BRUNSWICK — On Tuesday, the Brunswick Town Council will hold a public hearing on changes to a zoning ordinance that would loosen size restrictions on municipal projects. The change would allow municipal buildings to exceed the maximum footprint and impervious cover limitations of a given district by 40 percent. According to information compiled by Director of […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jon Huntsman staked his presidential campaign on New Hampshire and his bid to become a legitimate competitor on distinguishing himself from front- runner Mitt Romney. But less than a week after a disappointing third-place finish in the Granite State’s GOP primary, Huntsman decided to quit the race and back Romney. Huntsman will endorse […]