BRUNSWICK — Kera Ann Cicchinelli and Ryan Patrick Campbell, both of Brunswick, wish to announce their engagement. Cicchinelli, daughter of Paul and Beth Cicchinelli of Jacksonville, Fla., is a 2002 graduate of Mandarin High School in Jacksonville. She works for L.L. Bean in Freeport. Campbell, son of Stephen and Valerie Campbell of Brunswick, is a […]
September 2013
Madelyn H. Crafts
LEWISTON — Madelyn H. Crafts, 78, of Lisbon Falls, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, following a short illness, at the Central Maine Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born in Bath, Sept. 11, 1934, a daughter of the late John Walter and Flora (Wyman) Thayer. She attended schools in […]
Bath planners cool to BIW expansion
BATH Bath Iron Works may get an height exemption from the Planning Board for its proposed Ultra Hall renovation if it plants buffers in the area — an offer that “underwhelmed” one member. The Planning Board approved BIW’s request for two site plan approvals Tuesday that will help the defense contractor make additions and changes […]
Proposed parking fee changes pit Freeport retailers
FREEPORT The Town Council postponed a public hearing and vote Tuesday on proposed changes to village parking requirements that continue to divide business owners. After a glitch in notifying the public, the hearing and Town Council vote will take place during the next meeting, Sept. 17. The town is considering a cut in the fees […]
Steverlynck is new board member in RSU 5
FREEPORT — Valeria Steverlynck will replace Brenda Kielty on the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors.The Town Council chose Steverlynck from among two candidates during its meeting Tuesday night. Town Manager Peter Joseph said today that Steverlynck should be able to assume her new duties when the RSU 5 board meets on Sept. 11, […]
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013
Thomas A. Bourque, 65, of Sanford, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Oakdale Cemetery, located on Twombley Road in Sanford. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, […]
UNE cross country teams sweep St. Joe’s
STANDISH — The University of New England men’s cross country team started the 2013 season off in style with a dominant performance at the Saint Joseph’s College Duel, totaling 19 points to breeze past the host Monks, who compiled a team score of 39. UNE sophomore C.J. Vallie posted a six-kilometer time of 21:30 to […]
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Thumbs up to the recovery of the bronze plaque that went missing from the Thomas Goodall statue in Sanford’s Central Park. Thanks to a tip, police were able to locate the plaque in a Sanford man’s apartment, and they arrested and charged Zachary Blier, 21, with felony theft. Thanks also goes to Sanford City Councilor […]
Kennebunk family displaced by fire
Fire blazes through a West Kennebunk home Monday. The home was destroyed, but all occupants safely evacuated, according to fire department officials. (SUBMITTED PHOTO/Courtesy of Kennebunk Fire Department)
Kennebunk family displaced by fire
KENNEBUNK — A Wells firefighter was treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland for heat exhaustion as firefighters from several communities fought a blaze at a West Kennebunk home Monday. Firefighters said the fire appears to have started in the clothes dryer, though it remains under investigation. The fire destroyed the 153-year-old home, located at […]