BATH — Josephine “Sookie” P. Chaney, 69, died on Aug. 7 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She was born in Bath on Feb. 18, 1943, a daughter of Arthur F. and Shirley H. (Alexander) Murphy. Chaney attended Phippsburg schools. On Aug. 18, 1962, she married Merle L. Chaney Jr. Chaney enjoyed camping, jigsaw puzzles, […]
2012
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Art of the deal
Tom and Trish Brigham of Cape Elizabeth deliberate on buying one of artist Dean Dimarzo’s paintings at last weekend’s Art in the Park at South Portland. Participants enjoy the street scene at the 33rd annual Art in the Park event at Mill Creek Park. Heavy rains on both Saturday and Sunday morning caused muddy conditions, precipitating what […]
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Bath cash mob returns Aug. 23
BATH — After the success of the July 19 downtown “cash mob,” the mass shopping event returns to the City of Ships on Thursday, Aug. 23. Through the mob, the kind of which happens around the country, shoppers raid a certain store and give it a boost in cash. “Mobsters” plan to spent at least […]
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Mid-Coast Meetings: Aug. 17-23
Brunswick Thu. 8/23 9 a.m. People Plus BTThu. 8/23 7 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability HBThu. 8/23 7:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals BS Harpswell Tue. 8/21 7 p.m. Emergency Vehicles THThu. 8/23 6 p.m. Selectmen TH Topsham Tue. 8/21 7 p.m. Planning Board TH
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Elizabeth Burns Woolls Akar, 85
BATH — Elizabeth Burns Woolls Akar, 85, died Aug. 2. Elizabeth, known as Betty by her friends, was born in Alexandria, Va., on July 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Judge William Pape and Ruth (Roberts) Woolls. Akar graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in Alexandria, Va. in 1943 and from Saint Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, […]
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Buchholz helps Red Sox avoid sweep
The right-hander overcomes a rocky start and goes eight innings for his 11th win, a 6-3 decision over the Orioles.
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Tentative agreement keeps WGME in Dish lineup
The owner of Channel 13, a CBS affiliate, announces an ‘agreement in principle’ to remain on the network.
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U.S. carbon dioxide output hits 20-year low
The unexpected drop is due primarily to power plant owners abandoning coal for cleaner, cheaper natural gas.
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Rain hampers Match Play event
Four golfers sit through a 4 1/2-hour delay, and the semifinals are rescheduled for Friday.
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New England Dispatches
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. Tractor trailer driver injured after truck hits power lines Massachusetts State Police say a truck driver was injured when his tractor trailer rig struck overhead power lines that fell across Interstate 95. The accident closed the highway for more than two hours Thursday afternoon between Exits 4 and 5, backing up traffic […]