A Navy tradition caught up with the repeal of the U.S. military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” rule today when two women sailors shared the “first kiss” on the dock after one returned from 80 days at sea.
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Defense rests case in WikiLeaks military hearing
Defense lawyers painted Manning as a troubled young man who shouldn’t have had access to classified material, let alone served in Iraq.
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Southern School Notebook
Scarborough High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll Senior High Honors: Dominique Burnham, Haley Carignan, Adam Cohen, Alison Davis, Daniel Farley, Garret Hazelwood, Alexander Henny, Kennedy Johnson, Alexander Kyte, Megan Loiselle, Samuel Moore, Lindsay Murphy, Kathryn Odden, Allison Orr, Sarah Pritchard, Susan Rundell, Mary Scott, Caitlin Stahl-Hodgkins, Emily Tolman, Mariah Volk. Senior Honors: Zachary Albahary, Benjamin […]
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End of an era in Brunswick: Fire-damaged Pleasant Street church comes down
Crews from Labbe Construction compress the rear of the Unitarian Universalist Church on Pleasant Street in Brunswick on Tuesday morning, when the fire-damaged 1885 building was demolished. Parishioners hope to break ground on a new building on the same site next summer, about a year after the fire.The bell of the Unitarian Universalist Church is […]
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Authorities expand search for toddler
Waterville Police Chief Joseph Massey says police have now received more than 160 tips in the case of Ayla Reynolds.
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Keith E. Thompson, 56
WOOLWICH — Keith E. Thompson, 56, died at his home surrounded by his family on Dec. 17. Born in Bath on Nov. 2, 1955, he was the son of Edward and Barbara (Holderness) Thompson. He grew up in West Bath and graduated from Morse High School in 1974. Being a very work-oriented individual, Thompson worked […]
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Bath extends moratorium on 'smart' meters; CMP seeks quick response from customers
BATH — The City Council on Monday narrowly voted to extend a moratorium on the mass installation of wireless “smart” electric meters. The moratorium requires Central Maine Power Co. to obtain approval from customers before it installs the new meters. CMP is already contacting customers to determine whether they want the new meters or would […]
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Elwin C. Smith, 89
BATH — Elwin C. Smith, 89, died Dec. 15 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick with his family by his side. Born in Limington on Sept. 28, 1922, he was a son of Frank and Luella (Hartford) Smith. He grew up in Hollis and was educated in the local schools, graduating from Hollis High School […]
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GPCS soccer player earns award
Greater Portland Christian School senior midfielder Adam Simpson was given the Harold Charlton Memorial Award by the Western Maine Board of Approved Soccer Officials for his sportsmanship, leadership, ability and contributions to the success of the team. “It’s been a pleasure to coach Adam over the last three years,” said GPCS boys’ soccer coach Chris […]
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Former Cape Elizabeth soccer star honored at college level
Cape Elizabeth’s Amory Houghton, now a junior starring at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, was recently named to the Division II men’s soccer all-tournament team after leading the Ravens to the Final Four. Houghton was a solid midfielder, making his presence felt on both offense and defense.