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Database shows Maine’s rate of police shootings highest in New England since 2015

by C. Thacher Carter March 2, 2022March 3, 2022

Kourtney Sherwood, 37, of Brunswick is the latest Mainer killed in a police shooting, after an armed confrontation with Topsham police on Monday.

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Brunswick woman shot by Topsham police dies in hospital

by C. Thacher Carter March 1, 2022March 2, 2022

Kourtney Sherwood, 37, of Brunswick, who was hospitalized after being shot by police on the Route 196 bridge, died Tuesday afternoon, according to a Maine Medical Center spokesperson.

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Online auction to benefit Topsham Habitat for Humanity

February 19, 2022February 22, 2022

TOPSHAM — Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers plans to host an online auction, “Love to Build,” through Saturday, Feb. 26. The auction features works by Brunswick artist Valerie Upham, who painted 20 works featuring Maine flora, fauna and landscapes on reclaimed wood, according to a news release from 7 Rivers. “While shopping at the ReStore, […]

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Police will be at next MSAD 75 meeting as tensions rise over masking

by Payal Gangishetti February 14, 2022February 21, 2022

Last week’s meeting of the Topsham-based school board adjourned abruptly when children in attendance refused to wear masks.

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Former Topsham police officer sentenced for assault in connection with a Mt. Ararat High School student

by Payal Gangishetti February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Randy Cook, 47, of Brunswick is charged with a Class D misdemeanor and has been sentenced to seven days in jail.

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Healthy Living for ME to offer leader training programs

February 7, 2022January 24, 2022

Healthy Living for ME is offering several leader trainings in March for Mainers interested in volunteering with the organization as a workshop leader. Community organizations can have their staff and/or volunteers participate in the leader trainings. “If you’re passionate about health and wellness, leading workshops with Healthy Living for ME is a great way to […]

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New program to help Mt. Ararat students acquire skills, explore career opportunities

by Payal Gangishetti January 24, 2022January 25, 2022

The school is starting a Community Pathways program to help students build relationships with community partners and explore career opportunities.

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Topsham woman killed in Massachusetts car crash

by Payal Gangishetti December 14, 2021December 15, 2021

A Topsham woman was reportedly killed Monday night after a speeding driver ran a red light and crashed into her car in Brighton, Massachusetts. The crash occurred around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Birmingham Parkway and Western Avenue, according to the Boston Globe. Anderson Nova, 19, of Randolph, Massachusetts was allegedly speeding in a rented […]