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Mid-Coast Meetings: Sept. 21-27

Brunswick

Community •
Friday, September 21, 2012

Ashley N. Demmons, 59

BRUNSWICK — Ashley N. Demmons, 59, died unexpectedly Sept. 6 at her residence. She was born on June 16, 1953, in Rockland, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys Robbins. She attended Rockland schools, where she met her husband, Blaine.

Obituaries •
Friday, September 21, 2012

Russell P. Favreau, 83

BRUNSWICK — Russell P. Favreau, 83, died Sept. 12 at Mid Coast Hospital, with his family by his side.

Obituaries •
Friday, September 21, 2012

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

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.

Obituaries •
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.

Obituaries •
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Brunswick Police Beat: Sept. 21

Arrests 9/12 at 2:50 p.m. Brittaney A. Boshea, 26, of Pleasant Street, was arrested on Maine Street by Officer Jason McCarthy on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violating condition of release. 9/14 at 7:49 a.m.

• Police Beat •
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Brunswick prepares to demolish old newspaper building

BRUNSWICK — The old Times Record building will be put to rest after the Town Council Monday night unanimously authorized its demolition. "The time has come for us to bite the bullet and demolish the building," Town Manager Gary Brown said before the vote. Copp Excavating of Du...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 12:40 pm

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...

• News •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

Freeport Town Council OKs use of eminent domain for train station access

FREEPORT — The town is now authorized to use eminent domain to create an easement to its new passenger rail station. With negotiations for acquisition of the small strip of property continuing, whether the town will actually use the land-taking tool remains to be seen. A unani...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 8:50 am
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