Brunswick, Topsham and Freeport are just three of dozens of communities around the state searching for police officers, thanks to a shortage that local department heads attribute to a hot labor market, generational shifts in the workforce and a negative public perception of law enforcement following George Floyd’s murder in 2020.
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Topsham florist picked to help deck the halls at White House
Crossing an item off her ‘bucket list,’ Topsham florist Wendy Herrick leaves this Sunday to decorate the White House for the holidays.
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Topsham’s Jauch hopes to support parents in Augusta
Democrat Rebecca Jauch defeated former state Sen. Linda Baker in Tuesday’s House District 51 race, according to unofficial results.
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Student Notes: Mt. Ararat High School 2022-23 Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Grade 9 High Honors Haiden Allen, Julianna Allen, Alannyah Ammerman, Beau Barnes, Emma Berry, Ian Britt, Finn Dedek, Nicholas Doughty, Isla Drewette-Card, Elia Dube, Breanna Eaves, Caleb Edwards, Brennan Fitzpatrick, Ava Hanson, Jordin Hill, Tristan Huot, Katherine Kelly, Elliot Larsen, Lyra Legawiec, Nash Luckenbach, Liesl McKelvey, Ethan Munsey, Abdirahman Omar, Lily Ouellette, Clara Saxton, Ryan […]
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Voters elect newcomer Haley Kulas to Topsham-based school board
Kulas beat challenger Jim Burak by more than 1,000 votes, taking 60% of the ballots.
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Republican Galletta edges Breen in tight District 98 race
Republican Joseph Galletta captured 52% of the vote to edge competitor Orion Breen in a race to represent House District 98, according to unofficial election results.
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Coastal Journal Edition meetings: Nov. 4-11
Bath Fri. 11/4 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 11/7 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom Tues. 11/8 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Wed. 11/9 10 a.m. Central Fire Station Advisory Committee Zoom Wed. 11/9 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom Wed. 11/9 6 p.m. Appointment Committee Zoom Thur. 11/10 5 p.m. Cable TV Meeting Zoom […]
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Coastal Journal meetings: Oct. 28-Nov. 4
Bath Tues. 11/1 5 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Council Chambers Wed. 11/2 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee of the Bath Community Development Committee City Hall auditorium Wed. 11/2 6 p.m. City Council Council Chambers Fri. 11/4 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 10/31 12:30 p.m. Trust Fund Advisory Committee Town Hall Wed. […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra announces Oct. 29-30 season opener
Orchestra to perform music by Brahms, Coleman and Shostakovich with piano soloist.
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Coastal Journal meetings: Oct. 21-28
Bath Fri. 10/21 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall. Mon. 10/24 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee City Hall auditorium. Thur. 10/27 6 p.m. New Fire Station Public Information Meeting Fire & Rescue Station. Brunswick Mon. 10/24 5:30 p.m. Housing Committee Town Hall & Zoom. Tues. 10/25 4:30 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee Zoom. Tues. 10/25 […]