Last week’s meeting of the Topsham-based school board adjourned abruptly when children in attendance refused to wear masks.
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MSAD 75 board meeting ends abruptly due to unmasked children
The Topsham-based Maine School Administrative District 75 School Board meeting Thursday abruptly ended because four children who were present in the audience were not wearing masks. Chairperson Holly Kopp adjourned the meeting about four minutes in, stating the audience members were not complying with the mask mandate policy. The district’s policy is that all in […]
SAD 75 searches for stability and a superintendent
The Board of Directors of will review nine applicants for the district’s superintendent position. Four men have held the role since 2018.
Former Mt. Ararat school resource officer accused of sexually touching student pleads guilty to an assault charge
The plea deal means Randy T. Cook, 47, will spend seven days in the Cumberland County Jail. Cook resigned as a police officer in November 2020.
Former Topsham police officer sentenced for assault in connection with a Mt. Ararat High School student
Randy Cook, 47, of Brunswick is charged with a Class D misdemeanor and has been sentenced to seven days in jail.
Midcoast Meetings: Feb. 11-18
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Wed. 2/16 11 a.m. Community Development Committee City Hall Wed. 2/16 4 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee 4 Sheridan Road Thur. 2/17 11 a.m. Finance Committee City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 2/15 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Town Hall/Zoom […]
Bath, Brunswick and Topsham housing authorities urge waitlist applicants to update info by Feb. 17
The Bath, Brunswick and Topsham housing authorities are urging current Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher waitlist applicants to update their applications by Feb. 17 to keep their applications active. Maine is upgrading its centralized housing waitlist system shared by local housing authorities, including Bath, Brunswick and Topsham. As part of this upgrade process, waitlist applicants must […]
Topsham Charter Committee votes to keep town meeting form of government
The decision was made after the majority of the town’s residents spoke in favor of the current form of town government.
Midcoast Meetings: Feb. 4-11
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Fri. 2/4 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Tues. 2/8 6 p.m. Recreation Commission 4 Sheridan Road Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/7 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Tues. 2/8 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 2/9 10 […]
Harpswell school board member cites ‘toxic’ atmosphere as reason for resignation
Maine School Administrative District 75 school board member Alison Hawkes resigned Jan. 19.