POWNAL – Pownal firefighters now have a $320,000 Pierce in service with a 2,500-gallon water tank. After two to three weeks of training on the new apparatus, the department’s newest truck, a pumper/tanker based out of the town’s north fire station is ready to go, according to Fire Chief Jesse Peters. It’s been a wait […]
2012
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New truck pumps up department
POWNAL – Pownal firefighters now have a $320,000 Pierce in service with a 2,500-gallon water tank. After two to three weeks of training on the new apparatus, the department’s newest truck, a pumper/tanker based out of the town’s north fire station is ready to go, according to Fire Chief Jesse Peters. It’s been a wait […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
QUINN'S CORNER – Choppy waters for cruise lines
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that large ships traveling within 200 miles of the United States must burn cleaner fuel. To use the proper fuel is no problem for commercial ships that go directly into and out of port. The container and shipping industry has indicated that it can meet the new standards […]
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Fall is on the horizon
The weather was decidedly summerlike, but there was more than a hint of fall found at high schools across the state. The fall high school sports season began Monday for football, field hockey, soccer, cross country, golf and volleyball teams, with questions everywhere. What teams will rise to the top? What players will shine in […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Ryan rose to VP selection despite risky budget views
Some deficit-slashing plans have been adopted by the GOP mainstream and have pleased the tea party faction.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox Notebook: Ortiz’s return date remains uncertain
The Red Sox DH continues to deal with varying degrees of soreness in his right heel.
Posted inTimes Record
Japanese students get red carpet welcome
BATH As they walked off the bus and into gorgeous City Park on Monday, students from Tsugaru City, Japan, were greeted by the music of the Scott Davis Jazz Band, playing in the gazebo. A few of them drifted toward Zorach Fountain, where they took photos of their friends who remained near the street. Then, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Johnny Pesky dies at 92
BOSTON Adored by generations of Red Sox fans, Johnny Pesky was so much a part of Boston baseball that the right-field foul pole at Fenway Park bears his name. Pesky, who played, managed and served as a broadcaster for the Red Sox in a baseball career that lasted more than 60 years, died Monday. He […]
Posted inTimes Record
Highland Games feature kilts and more
TOPSHAM A trip to the Maine Highland Games always provides access to traditional Scottish food, music, dance, athletic competitions and, of course, a landscape full of men in kilts. For the second time in five years, however, those attending Saturday’s event at the Topsham Fairgrounds have an opportunity to buy a special calendar featuring “celebrity […]
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Kiara just wants to go to school every day
BRUNSWICK Kiara Pacheco is registered to enter first grade at Coffin Elementary School, and that’s not far away. School begins the day after Labor Day. The 6-year-old with the big smile would love to go to school every day — just like other kids. But Kiara can only do that on days she’s not undergoing […]