Darcie Moore
Portland Press Herald
Brunswick, ME, United States
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Topsham-area school superintendent to resign
The reason for Chabot's resignation, effective June 30, is unknown. → Read More
Fire destroys Topsham shop, but nearby home saved
No one was hurt in the fire at 67 Townsend Way on Saturday night. → Read More
Police: Passenger in speeding car faces drug charges after Bowdoinham arrest
A Massachusetts man was allegedly found with a loaded handgun, fentanyl and cocaine. → Read More
Bowdoinham to consider buying recycling barn at town meeting
A citizens' petition called for Bowdoinham selectmen to allow voters to decide whether to purchase and refurbish the Post Road building for $175,000. → Read More
Proposed Sagadahoc County budget to increase taxes 1.4%
The proposed $10.7 million budget for 2021-22 is a $342,818 spending increase but would only increase taxes $125,920. → Read More
Lisbon board approves solar project
The town's temporary pause on new solar projects doesn't include the Frost Hill Avenue solar power project approved by the planning board Thursday. → Read More
In photos: Wolfe’s Neck Center offers educational farm visits
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment in Freeport saw a steady stream of families visit its Wishcamper Livestock Education Barn Saturday. The barn is home to sheep, goats, chickens and ducks. It is free and open to the public year-round from dawn till dusk. It is lambing time so the children visiting Saturday […] → Read More
Fox terrorizes Topsham neighborhood
Police say fox tried to attack at least three people and two dogs Saturday in the Topsham Heights neighborhood before it was shot by a resident on Middle Street. → Read More
Sheriff’s department asks for public’s help in finding missing Bowdoinham teen
Kayleigh Beasley, 14, was last seen Saturday riding her bicycle in Richmond. → Read More
Topsham-area school district approves $47.3 million budget that would increase taxes by 1.4%
The 2022 budget will increase property taxes for residents in Harpswell, Bowdoinham and Topsham, while Bowdoin taxpayers will see a $2 decrease in their taxes. → Read More
90-year-old woman escapes serious injuries in Brunswick rollover
Mere Point Road was closed for about an hour, according to police. → Read More
Bowdoinham orders upgrades to recycling barn
Helen Watts, the structural engineer hired by the recycling barn owner to inspect the building, cites needed improvements to the barn but disagrees with the town's assessment that the building is dangerous. → Read More
Police: Dresden woman arrested on drug charges in Brunswick
Brunswick police say they arrested a Dresden woman Wednesday on drug-related charges at the Big Apple convenience store on Pleasant Street. Shortly after 7 p.m., police were called to the store because two people were believed to be allegedly using drugs in the store’s bathroom, according to Brunswick Police Chief Scott Stewart. Police found a […] → Read More
Bowdoinham man sues Brunswick hospital, alleging negligence
A Bowdoinham man is suing Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick for alleged medical negligence stemming from a visit to the hospital’s walk-in clinic in 2018. Joshua Desjardins, 30, went to the walk-in clinic on Dec. 26 after not feeling well for about nine days, according to his attorney, Travis Brennan. Desjardins had developed flu-like symptoms, […] → Read More
Police: Man arrested in Phippsburg after ramming vehicle
Police say they have charged a man Saturday who allegedly drove into another vehicle during a road rage incident Saturday in Phippsburg. Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a fight at Granite Ledge Road shortly before 9 p.m. Chief Deputy Brett Strout said people were trying to get James Murphy, 41, to leave a residence. […] → Read More
Former deputy charged with domestic violence agrees to deal for lesser charge
Matthew Shiers was arrested in June 2019, but the charges could be dismissed if he follows the terms of the agreement for 18 months. → Read More
Woman-owned brewery to open in Lisbon
Olive Pit Brewing Co., the town's first brewery, will cater to the growing female beer consumer, according to owner Christy Cain. → Read More
Board won’t recommend Central Maine Healthcare’s proposed Topsham surgical center
The Lewiston-based organization has suspended its application for a certificate of need. → Read More
Brunswick tech school sees spike in applications
As of Monday Region 10 Technical High School had received 404 applications for next school year, which would be an increase over the 263 students attending the school this year. → Read More
Topsham Fair to return in August, but will likely look different
"It may not be a full-blown fair, but it will be a fair," said Topsham Fair President Leon Brillant. → Read More