Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Bucksport Police Log Week of March 18
BUCKSPORT
A traffic stop on Main Street Sunday resulted in the arrest of a Brewer woman and the seizure of crack cocaine, oxycodone and another drug, Deputy Police Chief David Winchester reported.
Officer Ryan Welch stopped the vehicle because of a defect he noticed.
After an investigation, Welch arrested Sherry Bedard, 47, of Brewer on three counts of drug possession.
“A fairly significant amount of crack was seized,” Winchester said.
Drug incidents
Officer Chris McCrillis and Officer Gerald Lowe are investigating a March 10 drug incident in which a girl, 14, “ingested something and had an adverse reaction to it,” Winchester said. Due to medical concerns, the girl was taken to a hospital.
March 8, 2021
For more information contact: Jim Britt at:
Jim.Britt@maine.gov
AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry s (DACF) Bureau of Agriculture seeks Specialty Crop Block Grants (SCBG) program applications from Maine s specialty crop industry to present for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). DACF anticipates awarding at least $500,000 in 2021.
The SCBG program is specifically designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.
Funds are awarded to programs through a competitive review process. Grant awards are for a one-year term. Applications may be resubmitted for consideration for additional funding in subsequent years.
Maine Restaurant Week forges on with new dining specials, restaurants
Restaurants: Fee to join is waived this year
Kay Stephens
Photo courtesy MetroCreative
Last year at this time, Maine Restaurant Week had just squeaked by before an emerging pandemic forced Governor Janet Mills to issue an Executive Order declaring all bars and restaurants close down on March 18, 2020.
“I’ve had people tell me the last time they ate inside a restaurant was last year, ” said Gillian Britt, Maine Restaurant Week co-founder.
The week, designed to boost the visibility of the restaurant industry in Maine, is always held in the first two weeks of March, typically the worst time of year for dining. It allows people to explore a new restaurant at a reduced prix fixe price by using MRW’s
It s one of our favorite morning shows of the year. The annual Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off to kick off Maine Restaurant Week. Now, because of..you know what., we can t gather as we always do at Sea Dog Brewing to crown Maine s Breakfast Champion. Instead, this Monday morning we will do it VIRTUALLY. And this year, YOU are in the competition.
Here s the Deal:
Starting at 7:45 on Monday, join the Captain and Celeste on ZOOM.
Show us what YOU are making for breakfast. Make something fancy or just hang out with us while you eat a Pop-Tart. We just want you to join us and have fun!
Blood drive today at St. Mary Church
Appointments are being taken for a blood drive this afternoon hosted by St. Mary Catholic Church in Monroe and the American Red Cross.
The drive will run from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the school gym, 127 N. Monroe St. The sponsor code is STMARYMONROE.
Persons can schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org
The need for blood is constant and volunteer donors are needed to fulfill that need for patients in the community, organizers said.
Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most people will need blood in their lifetime, Red Cross officials said.