Arrests 3/15 at 7:28 p.m. Raymond Lester, 29, of Crabtree Drive, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Crabtree Drive on a charge of domestic violence assault. 3/19 at 1:26 a.m. Courtney Riordan, 22, of Greene, was arrested by Officer Malcolm Marshall on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 3/15 […]
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SAD 75 projects nearly 2.7% tax increase
TOPSHAM — Next year’s School Administrative District 75 budget could cause the overall tax rate for the four member towns to rise 2.68 percent, or nearly $589,000, according to a March 15 draft of the spending plan. The budget could increase from this year’s $36.9 million, to $37.7 million in fiscal year 2017. Offsetting revenues, […]
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Topsham incumbent Baker faces GOP primary test
TOPSHAM — State Sen. Linda Baker, R-Topsham, must clear two hurdles this year to win a second, two-year term in Senate District 23. She is challenged in June’s primary election by fellow Republican Guy Lebida of Bowdoin. The winner in November will face former Sen. Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic, the Democrat unseated by Baker two years […]
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Naturopathic doctors to offer free clinics for teens in Portland, Topsham
PORTLAND — The Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors will offer free health screenings and educational workshops in Portland, Topsham, and Waterville on Saturday, April 9. Geared toward teenagers and their families, the clinics will cover height, weight, blood pressure, body mass index, blood sugar, and possible other health checks. Information will be available to take home […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 18
Arrests 3/8 at 5:16 p.m. Paula Lessard, 45, of Foreside Road, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Foreside Road on charges of operating under the influence and violating conditions of release. 3/11 at 9:21 a.m. Caleb Stephens, 34, of Big Pine Drive, was arrested by Officer William Collins on Lewiston Road on a charge […]
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Early Topsham municipal budget shows 3.4% hike
TOPSHAM — Next year’s municipal budget could increase 3.38 percent, or nearly $305,000, according to preliminary numbers. The $9.3 million budget – which does not include county and school assessments, and is subject to change as the town hones the spending plan – will be decided at Town Meeting Wednesday, May 18. Because there are […]
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Topsham to host 'Solarize Midcoast' info session
TOPSHAM — A “Solarize Midcoast Maine” launch event will be held at the Topsham Public Library Tuesday, March 22. The free, public event at 25 Foreside Road will run from 6-8 p.m. The Midcoast Economic Development District has chosen Sundog Solar, a Searsport business, to run “Solarize Midcoast Maine,” a regional solar bulk-purchasing program. Solar […]
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Sailing for clues: Former Cumberland teacher seeks owner of lost book
CUMBERLAND — Several years ago, a student brought an old children’s book into Nancy Simmons’s Greely Middle School classroom, but never took it home. After Simmons had left the sixth-grade language arts position she was surprised to discover “The Sailor Dog” in her personal library. An inscription on the title page makes getting the book […]
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Topsham collision kills Durham woman
TOPSHAM — A Durham woman died from injuries received in a head-on collision March 11. The Topsham Police and Fire departments responded at 1:39 p.m. to the two-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Middlesex Road, which was closed until about 5 p.m. Topsham Police Chief Chris Lewis said Christina Babinaw, 44, of Durham, was […]
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Topsham Police Beat: March 11
Arrests 3/2 at 6:53 p.m. Kayla Thompson, 27, of Meadow Road, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Meadow Road on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 3/5 at 6:34 p.m. Margaret Butler, 51, of Federal Street, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating under the influence. […]