Washington remains in gridlock on raising the debt limit and reducing our country’s huge deficit. If nothing is done by Aug. 2, the impact could be catastrophic. We could see a dramatic collapse in American stock values, and higher interest rates imposed by creditors, especially from abroad. This would bring about inflation. Coupled with a […]
2011
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South Portland street festival to celebrate Willard Square community
SOUTH PORTLAND — Some residents of the city’s Willard Square area are hoping to boost their neighborhood after a hectic, and sometimes divisive, spring. They are organizing a first-of-its-kind celebration for the neighborhood, dubbed “WillardFest,” to take place July 16. “We thought Willard Square could use a little positive reinforcement,” said Wynne Wirth, who moved […]
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Mid-Coast Sports Roundup
Lobster Bowl rosters announced Brunswick’s Derrick DaRosa, Morse’s Everett Moye and Mt. Ararat’s Colby Barnes will represent the East for the 2011 Lobster Bowl senior all-star football game, played July 23 at 4 p.m., at Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. The game benefits the Kora Shriners and their hospitals for children. Brunswick’s Margaret Mathy, Morse’s Alixandra […]
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A spring season to savor
The weather was far from ideal, but the high school sports action was memorable this spring. Brunswick’s girls’ lacrosse team made it to the Class A state final, while Morse and Mt. Ararat were also playoff participants. All three local boys’ teams made it to the postseason. On the diamond, Brunswick reached the baseball semifinals. […]
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South Portland lawmaker gets more time to fine-tune anti-bullying bill
SOUTH PORTLAND — For state Rep. Terry Morrison, it’s not quite back to the drawing board, but it’s close. The South Portland Democrat sponsored a bill in the just-concluded session aimed at prohibiting school bullying and punishing bullies. The bill enjoyed popular support among lawmakers and easily passed initial in votes. The governor had pledged […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: July 7
Arrests There were no arrests or summonses reported from June 27 to July 4.
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Mid-Coast School Notebook: July 7
Brunswick High School Honor Roll Fourth Quarter, 2010-2011 High Honors Grade 12: Samantha Cherbonneau, Amy Jones, Torri McClintick, Keegan McGowan, Morgan Moore, Jan Porstmann, Emily Queally, Casey Ridlon, Forrest Sawyer, Haley Shaw, Alysha Spaulding, Tabitha Waite, Jennifer Wenzler, Alexander West. Grade 11: Mitchell Black, Joseph Blair, Benjamin Blaisdell, Mitchell Black, Avery Ecker, Erin Eldridge, Caroline Hinckley, […]
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Yarmouth honors Civil War soldier
Members of the 3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry re-enactors march into the Old Baptist Cemetery in Yarmouth on Saturday, July 2, where members of the American Legion Anderson-Mayberry Post No. 91 sponsored a headstone dedication for the previously unmarked grave of Civil War Pvt. William Johnson of the 1st Maine Cavalry. On hand were Johnson’s great-grandson, […]
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Topsham Police Beat: July 7
Arrests 6/29 at 6:43 p.m. Alex Stewart, 18, of Topsham, was arrested by Officer Robert Ramsay on Bridge Street on charges of criminal threatening and obstructing the report of a crime. 6/30 at 6:48 a.m. Jeremy Wallace, 40, of Meadow Road Extension, was arrested by Officer Randy Cook on Meadow Road Extension on a warrant […]
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Bath Police Beat: July 7
Arrests 6/23 at 11 p.m. Michael Brewer, 23, of Walker Street, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Brett McIntire on Lincoln Street. 6/23 Nathan Verranault, 38, of Somerset Street, was arrested on a warrant by Cpl. Marc Brunelle on Somerset Street and issued a summons on charges of assault and violation of condition of […]