STANDISH – Officials have determined the fire that began early in the morning of July 4 at a mobile home in Pine Tree Estates in Standish was caused by blankets being left on top of a computer. The lack of ventilation allowed heat to build up eventually igniting the blankets, said Standish Fire-Rescue Chief Brent […]
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: In the know about Maine
As a radio talk show host, it’s assumed by many, of course, that I know everything. It’s not surprising that people think this when you consider how many talk show hosts promote themselves as ‘”know-it-alls.” I’m not saying I’m a know-it-all. I’m just saying that people think I know a lot and these people frequently […]
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INSIDE WINDHAM – 7/12
Basketball Tourney Windham Youth Basketball will hold a Sonic 3×3 tournament from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 14. Teams of three to five players from third-grade to adult; $10 per person. For more information, go to http://windhamyouthbasketball.com or [email protected]. Proceeds are to benefit the Windham Playground Fund and Dan Giguere Family Fund. Canal […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Is Maine on top of oil-by-rail risks?
It has little authority on safety and a shrinking spill-cleanup fund amid soaring oil shipments.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Is Maine on top of oil-by-rail risks?
It has little authority on safety and a shrinking spill-cleanup fund amid soaring oil shipments.
Posted inNews
Is Maine on top of oil-by-rail risks?
It has little authority on safety and a shrinking spill-cleanup fund amid soaring oil shipments.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
DEATH NOTICES
Carleton W. Crosman LISBON FALLS — Carleton W. “Billy” Crosman, 59, of Lisbon Falls, died at his home on July 9, 2013. Visitation at Crosman Funeral Home on Monday 4-6 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 40 […]
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick Landing tax break back on front burner
BRUNSWICK The agenda for Monday’s Town Council meeting includes trains, taxes, TIF agreements, polling locations and a gift to Brunswick Police Department from the Walmart Foundation. Councilors will discuss preliminary options to deal with the $316,000 hole left by reductions in state revenue sharing and set a July 29 public hearing on the matter. Also […]
Posted inTimes Record
Truck mangles street sign downtown
BRUNSWICK An unidentified tractor-trailer truck destroyed a flashing crosswalk sign at the corner of McKeen and Maine streets Thursday morning. No pedestrians were injured in the incident, which occurred shortly after 11 a.m. The sign was caught beneath the trailer as the truck made a wide right turn off McKeen onto Maine street, according to […]
Posted inTimes Record
Local soldier buried at Arlington
TOPSHAM Friends of Army Sgt. Corey E. Garver say they first learned on Facebook that the 26-year-old soldier had been killed in Afghanistan. Garver, who was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Campbell, Ky. His life ended on June […]