News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

Publisher: Future uncertain for Harpswell community newspaper

Robert Anderson, Harpswell Anchor editor and publisher, said the uncertainty of the newspaper's future became apparent when he realized 30-40 advertising accounts were overdue for payments at the beginning of September.

Dylan Martin • News •

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 9:00 am

Subtle differences between Maine Senate District 19 candidates

BATH — A political newcomer is challenging on a one-term incumbent in the race for the District 19 state Senate seat. District 19 includes Bath, Topsham, West Bath, Arrowsic, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Dresden, Georgetown, Perkins Township, Phippsburg, Richmond and Woolwich. Bo...

Amber Cronin • News •

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7:50 am

Brunswick craftsman hopes to bag competition in Martha Stewart contest

BRUNSWICK — Jared DeSimio has quite the cache of fabrics in his basement, so many that you could mistake him as a hoarder of rags. But DeSimio's talent for transforming them into high-priced tote bags and accessories has landed him a chance for a big break. DeSimio is one of t...

Dylan Martin • News •

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7:30 am

Topsham Police Beat: Sept. 21

Arrests 9/12 at 2:54 p.m. Shaun Fraser, 21, of Wadsworth Road, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Troy Garrison on Route 196 on charges of operating after suspension and driving to endanger. Summonses 9/12 at 8:05 a...

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Bath Police Beat: Sept. 21

Arrests 9/13 at 1:45 p.m. Rory Govostes, 26, of Dummer Street, was arrested on Water Street by Officer Andrew Booth on a warrant. 9/13 at 6:50 p.m. Dylan Taylor, 21, of Nichols Lane, Hollis, was arrested on Drayton Road by Officer...

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Omer J. Fortin, 89

FREEPORT — Omer J. Fortin, 89, formerly of Topsham and Freeport died Sept. 3 in Bonita Springs, Fla. He was born Feb. 24, 1923, in Grand Isle, a son of Louis and Olive (Madore) Fortin.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Barbara E. Anderson, 84: Volunteer with heart

YARMOUTH — Barbara E. Anderson, 84, died after a decade-long struggle with Alzheimer’s on Sept. 11, 2012, at Bay Square in Yarmouth.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Maine Fire Service Institute dedicates 9/11 memorial in Brunswick

Members of the Standish Fire Department Color Guard view and touch a 9/11 Memorial dedicated at the new Southern Maine Community College Maine Fire Service Institute on Sept. 15 at Brunswick Landing. The memorial contains a section of girder from the World Trade Center towers that was given to th...

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

Topsham to celebrate Bridge-to-Bridge trail

TOPSHAM — A ceremony will celebrate the completion of the Bridge to Bridge Trail on Saturday, Sept. 29. The event will run from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bridge Street trail. There will be guest speakers and town staff, along with refreshments and snacks, according to Jeff Deletesky, v...

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10:40 am

Bath councilor seeks re-election and Maine House seat

BATH — City Councilor Kyle Rogers, a Court Street resident who has served on the council for six years, is running for re-election and to be the new state representative in House District 62. Asked Wednesday if intends to serve in both capacities if elected to both offices, he said, ...

Alex Lear • News •

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10:00 am