PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Since the Revolution, eight generations of America’s veterans have established an unbroken commitment to freedom. Today, more than 150,000 service members call the Great State of Maine home, many of whom live in Mid-coast Maine. And even though “our” Naval Air Station is closed, the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber’s board of directors and […]
September 2013
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
OpEd: Blind faith in Obama and LePage
In recent weeks, we have seen the tale of two American political leaders and the folly their words can cause when not well crafted. Especially, as in the presidents case, where the spoken word is not backed by the action promised. The infamous “red line” remarks the president issued a year ago were not the […]
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Counterfeit currency detected
ROUND POND — A Round Pond man was arrested and charged with possessing and distributing counterfeit US currency in the Mid-Coast area. This morning, members of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Damariscotta Police Department and US Secret Service executed a search warrant on Moxie Cove Road in Round Pond at the residence of Tobin Burnham, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick utility gets state pact; starts tomorrow in Bath
BRUNSWICK As it begins a project to deliver natural gas in Bath today, Maine Natural Gas announced Wednesdasy it was selected to deliver the fuel to 19 of 25 state facilities in the Augusta area over the next 10 years. The state award is “strong validation of our business model and our commitment to safely […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
RSU 23 board disputes ad oversight
SACO — Regional School Unit 23, covering Saco, Dayton and Old Orchard Beach, will continue its current practice of advertising, which is for informational purposes only, according to the chairman. At Tuesday night’s RSU board meeting at Saco City Hall, RSU board member Kevin Lafortune requested a discussion on advertising, and said he thought the […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Wells ekes out win against Lake Region
Wells forward Sophie Lamb controls the ball inside the Lake Region box during a Western Maine Conference girls soccer game on Tuesday afternoon in Wells. Lamb scored the Warriors’ first goal and assisted on their second in a 2-1 win. (CAMERON DUNBAR/Journal Tribune)
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013
Ruby Mae Reid, 81, of Acton, passed away at Goodall Hospital in Sanford on Sept. 6, 2013. A memorial service for Ruby will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at noon at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St. in Springvale, with a visiting hour beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow […]
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Wells ekes out win against Lake Region
WELLS — Despite dominating possession and playing most of the game inside their opponent’s end, the Wells girls soccer team still found itself deadlocked at 1-1 with less than six minutes to play against Lake Region on Tuesday afternoon. After seeing plenty of good chances go by, it looked like the Warriors would need a […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Medical transport issues need quick resolution
Mistakes and mishaps are always expected when a service transitions from one company to another, but the recent change to Logisticare overseeing scheduling for transportation of MaineCare clients sounds like it’s been more difficult than expected. According to a recent Journal Tribune article by reporter Tammy Wells, “One client, who had a confirmation number for […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Another View: Study of 2012’s extreme weather shows we must head off warming
A recent report by a group of 78 scientists boosts the case for cutting emissions now.