The police response reflects a heightened vigilance and concern in schools across Maine after Wednesday’s mass shooting in Florida.
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Topsham school evacuated following bomb threat
TOPSHAM — Students were evacuated from Woodside Elementary School Friday morning in response to a bomb threat, one day after reports of threats at Mt. Ararat High School. “In an abundance of caution in response to a safety threat to Woodside School, we have relocated all Woodside staff and students to the Orion (Performing Arts […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 16
Arrests 2/9 at 7:31 p.m. Michael McDonald, 20, of MacMillan Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of violating a protection order. Summonses 2/5 at 8:31 p.m. Morgan Lessard, 22, of Dove Lane, Lewiston, was issued a summons by Officer Garrett Decker on Lewiston Road on […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 16
Arrests 2/9 at 7:31 p.m. Michael McDonald, 20, of MacMillan Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of violating a protection order. Summonses 2/5 at 8:31 p.m. Morgan Lessard, 22, of Dove Lane, Lewiston, was issued a summons by Officer Garrett Decker on Lewiston Road on […]
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Topsham endures 2 school threats in one day
Woodside Elementary School was evacuated after a concerned parent relayed information, shortly after police left Mt. Ararat High School in response to a separate incident.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
AARP Maine offers free income tax help
BRUNSWICK — AARP Maine will offer free income tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 or older through April 17. Participants need not be an AARP Maine member or a retiree to use the service, but need to bring a photo ID, Social Security card for themselves and dependents, […]
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Catholic school where convicted child abuser once taught moves on
St. John’s in Brunswick said reinforced policies, plus a new administration and a focus on the future, will help the school going forward.
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 9
Arrests 1/30 at 8:43 p.m. Scott Hawkes, 31, of Winter Street, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Winter Street on a charge of violation of condition of release. 1/30 at 10:42 p.m. Charles Spencer, 81, of Governors Way, was arrested by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Governors Way on a charge of domestic violence assault. […]
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Topsham to draft rules banning river access near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on Feb. 15 will to review draft ordinance language prohibiting activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. Across the river, the Brunswick Town Council plans to discuss the matter March 5. Brookfield Renewable, owner of the Brunswick Hydroelectric Facility on the Androscoggin, has asked […]
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]