2013
Harold “Hal” Tucker Jr.
WISCASSET — Rev. Dr. Harold “Hal” Williams Tucker Jr., 76, of Shinbone Alley died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick surrounded by his family. He was born in Millville, New Jersey on June 24, 1936, a son of Harold W. Sr. and Katherine (Buck) Tucker. Hal moved at a young age […]
Wilford S. Cronk
WISCASSET — Wilford S. Cronk, 85, of Shady Lane, Wiscasset, passed away at his residences on Monday, March 25th, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born in Blanchard, Maine on March 22nd, 1928, the son of Oscar E. and Susie P. (Eastler) Cronk. Wilford and his family lived in several small towns […]
DEATH NOTICE
TOPSHAM — Agnes Marian Lamb passed away on March 23, 2013, at Cadigan Lodge after an extended illness. A celebration of her life will be held at the United Baptist Church in Topsham, March 30 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Baptist Church in Topsham or the […]
A boost for gay marriage: Justices question U.S. law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Concluding two days of intense debate, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it could give a boost to samesex marriage by striking down the federal law that denies legally married gay spouses a wide range of benefits offered to other couples. As the court wrapped up its remarkable arguments over gay marriage in […]
Economy expands at 0.4% rate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster but still anemic rate at the end of last year. However, there is hope that growth accelerated in early 2013 despite higher taxes and cuts in government spending. The economy grew at an annual rate of 0.4 percent in the October-December quarter, the Commerce […]
Man stabbed woman 54 times; convicted
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — A man authorities say killed a woman by stabbing her 54 times and dropping a TV on her head in southeastern Michigan has been convicted of first-degree murder, torture and other charges. MLive.com reports that a jury in Saginaw County Circuit Court deliberated for less than 15 minutes Wednesday before convicting […]
Snow closes roads at Great Smoky park
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Road crews are working to get snow-covered roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open as the spring tourism season is set to begin. Park spokeswoman Dana Soehn says the higher elevations of the Smokies have received more than 18 inches of snow this week. On Wednesday, U.S. 441 was […]