BRUNSWICK A suspected gas leak at Hannaford on Elm Street early today resulted in the building being evacuated, but no leak or carbon monoxide was detected. The Brunswick Fire Department responded with two engines and a rescue vehicle at 6:30 a.m. today to the supermarket after receiving reports of a gas smell, Deputy Chief Don […]

Topsham workshop today addresses signs TOPSHAM — The Topsham Planning Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today to hold a workshop on the sign ordinance. The workshop will be held at the municipal building located at 100 Main St. People Plus hosts free email primer BRUNSWICK — Jack Hudson will lead a free […]

BRUNSWICK The Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA) will host its Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 7 p. m. Thursday at Curtis Memorial Library. Featured auction items will include works of art, tickets to professional sporting events, vacation rentals, boat cruises, a ride in a Cessna 183, a three-hour kayak tour and picnic, and […]

BOWDOINHAM Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Department deputies responded to three crashes in Bowdoinham since Wednesday’s snowfall. At 8: 46 a. m. Sunday, a deputy was dispatched to a crash near the airport on Route 24. Chief Deputy Brett Strout said a 2009 Subaru driven by Michael Palmer, 36, of 96 Ridge Road, slowed down to […]

BRUNSWICK On Monday, Bowdoin College President Barry Mills announced that the college hired Kelly Kerner as its new senior vice president for development and alumni relations. The college’s lead fundraising position has been open since June, when the college’s chief development officer of 20 years, William Torrey, stepped down. According to a college press release, […]

BRUNSWICK The transfer of former Brunswick Naval Air Station property to Southern Maine Community College was finalized Monday morning, clearing the way for the creation of new programs designed to meet the needs of Maine’s work force. Maine Community College System President John Fitzsimmons said he signed documents finalizing the transfers Monday morning and intended […]

WEST BATH — The following cases were closed in West Bath District Court from May 1 to May 31. Martin Sanchez Cardenas, 45, of Freeport, March 31, operating under the influence, permanent transfer to superior court. Benjamin Shellgren, 28, of Brunswick, March 26, possession of marijuana, up to 1.25 ounces, $350; sale and use of […]

BATH — In cooperation with WCSH-TV’s “Coats for Kids” program, Main Street Bath is collecting new and gently used coats this week at the Visitor Information Center in the Bath Train Station, 15 Commercial St. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday, and from 9 a. m. to 10:30 […]

When you work up close with a group of people like I do, you have to admire their dedication, their intensity and their integrity. They find a way to get the job done quickly and accurately. Our new home at the North Pole Annex has been interesting. The first real change for the volunteers was […]