WEST BATH — Ralph W. Williams, 81, passed peacefully on September 7, 2013, after a long illness. Ralph was born in Phippsburg on July 29, 1932, the son of Arthur and Mabel (Mann) Williams, he grew up in Phippsburg and attended schools there. In 1950 Ralph joined the United States Army and proudly served his […]
September 2013
Janet P. Sylvester
BRUNSWICK — Janet P. Sylvester, 83, of Brunswick, ME, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her three sons, John E. Sylvester III of Pensacola, FL, William E Sylvester of Pensacola, FL, Robert B. Sylvester of Orr’s Island; a daughter, Jennifer S. Sylvester […]
John R. Hayes
WESTPORT ISLAND — John R. Hayes, 78, passed away Sept. 8, 2013, in Westport Island, ME. Arrangements under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast.
Richard W. Moore
TOPSHAM — Richard W. Moore, 86, passed away Sept. 7, 2013, in Topsham, ME. Arrangements under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast.
Famous car dealer dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He said he would eat a bug to get you to buy a car. He promised that he would even stand upon his head until his ears were turning red if you would just, “Go see Cal.” Whether Cal Worthington actually did those things is uncertain. But one thing is not: […]
The right drug war
The right drug war, as the appearance of a member of the ultra-violent Sinaloa Mexican drug cartel in U.S. District Court in Concord on Sept. 2 demonstrates, is essential and remains under way. Hard drugs, like the ton of cocaine the gang hoped to distribute, destroy lives and fuel crime and corruption. Meanwhile, the wrong […]
Why Brunswick Taxi deserves a BDC loan
It is unfortunate that local newspapers and a few Brunswick town councilors failed to obtain the facts concerning a Brunswick Development Corporation loan before casting aspersions on the BDC, a former town councilor and Brunswick Taxi. Dale King approached me to assist him and his manager, Sara King, with a business plan and to secure […]
This autumn, watch for bikes
To the Editor: Although the warmest summer days are now behind us, some of the best bicycling is yet to come. It also means no more lazy days of summer. Everyone’s lives are busier and people are bustling to school, soccer practice, jobs. For those who are either unable to drive or just enjoy the […]