BRUNSWICK — Several local organizations will sponsor anti-fraud education Aug. 20, 1 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street. “How to Avoid Scams, Telephone and Internet Fraud” is free admission to attendees of all ages. “We will learn about current scams and the warning signs of scams that target older adults,” said Amy […]
2013
Arrest in Bowdoinham domestic incident
BOWDOINHAM A Lewiston man who allegedly pulled his ex-girlfriend’s hair and caused several thousands of dollars of damage to her car last week was arrested by the Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Department and charged with domestic violence and criminal mischief. Sgt. Dale Hamilton said the 21-year-old female victim was returning to her River Road home […]
Bridge idled by high heat
RICHMOND The Richmond-Dresden Bridge spanning the Kennebec River got stuck for several minutes Monday afternoon after it opened to let through construction equipment being used to replace the bridge. Richmond police Sgt. Adam Garland said police were called to deal with the bridge malfunction and resulting traffic at 2:51 p.m. The bridge opened to let […]
A bodacious bee set for Georgetown
GEORGETOWN — The second annual “Bodacious Bee,” a spelling bee for grownups, is scheduled for Saturday, July 20 at the Georgetown Community Center. It will be an evening of entertainment and fundraising at the Georgetown Island Educational Foundationsponsored event. Proceeds support grants for educational excellence. In addition to the main event, fish chowder, salads and […]
Richmond alumni to convene for 50th
RICHMOND — The Richmond High School class of 1963 will hold its 50th class reunion Friday, July 26 at The Kennebec Tavern and Marina on Commercial Street in Bath. According to John “Butch” Thrower, reunion host, this event has been in the planning for two years to allow classmates time to arrange to attend, since […]
Jefferson’s female correspondents eyed
WISCASSET — A lecture titled “Circle of Friends: Thomas Jefferson and his Women Correspondents” will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21 in the Nickels- Sortwell House barn. Gerald Gawalt, retired curator of presidential papers and early American history specialist at the Library of Congress, will discuss a fascinating selection and analysis of Thomas […]
Lighthouse group sets annual fundraiser
BATH — Friends of Seguin Light Station will host its fourth annual Summerfest — its biggest fundraiser of the year — at the Maine Maritime Museum on Washington Street, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 26. The event will feature silent and live auctions, a catered dinner, live music and the 2013 “Life on Seguin” […]
Lincoln County to inventory arts
DAMARSICOTTA — “The Impact & Challenges of Our Arts & Cultural Assets” will take place at River Arts, 241 U.S. Route 1, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Join the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission with the help of River Arts, for a review and discussion of results from the 2013 Lincoln County […]
STUDENT NOTES
ORONO — Here’s a list of local students earning Dean’s List honors in the spring 2013 semester from the University of Maine. Of the students who made the list, 1,715 are from Maine, 254 are from out of state and 63 are from foreign countries. Bath: Jaanna Malcolm, Caitlin Martel-Harrington. Bowdoin: Aimee Burgos, Nathen Cloutier, […]