I will vote for Jackie Sartoris in the June 10th Democratic Primary for District 50. Why? I believe that Jackie will bring to the Legislature a deep commitment to progressive values, fresh energy, keen intellect, and extensive policy making experience All that, plus a listening heart that is attentive to public service. I first met […]
May 2014
Human chain of caring
BRUNSWICK — “It was a very, very visible display of what we do as a school community,” said eighth-grader Thomas Madigan. “Giving back to the community.” St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick takes pride in being known as a “community of service” with a spirit of joyful togetherness. On Thursday morning, May 15, students literally […]
Wilson leaving Phippsburg UCC
PHIPPSBURG —After 15 years as pastor and teacher, the Rev. Mark D. Wilson is stepping down from the pulpit at the Phippsburg Congregational Church, UCC. A celebration of his ministry will be held during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 25, and will continue with an open, dropin reception from 10:30 a.m. to […]
LFCA celebrates 40th anniversary
On Saturday, May 17, Lisbon Falls Christian Academy will celebrate its 40th anniversary. This private Christian school with a peak enrollment of 120 students and an average of 70, has continued its mission through seven presidential administrations, or stated in other terms — through vinyl records, eight-track tapes, cassettes, CDs, iPods and iPhones — as […]
Nazarenes invite guest for concert
WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene will host a concert featuring Tim Conley, gospel singer and speaker, on Sunday, May 18, at the 11 a.m. service. Conley has been singing and teaching the gospel for several years. “Come see what a miracle God performed on him following brain surgery,” invites a news release […]
Free skating session set Sunday, May 18
TOPSHAM — Grace Community Chapel in West Gardiner will sponsor its final Christian skate night of the season on Sunday, May 18, at Topsham RollerWorld, 20 Atwood Drive. This month, the session is extended and is free with regular skates. Inline skates cost $2 more. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and skating runs from 6-8:30 […]
Collins earns King’s backing
PORTLAND (AP) — Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, who caucuses with Democrats and once considered Susan Collins a political foe, is endorsing his Republican colleague’s bid for a fourth term in the Senate, her campaign says. The two were to appear together today at the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan. King has not previously […]
Benjamin E. Kirkland
A brief memorial service for Benjamin E. Kirkland will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset. A gathering of family and friends will follow at The Taste of Maine Restaurant, Route 1, Woolwich. All who knew […]
Verda M. Lubee
HARPSWELL — Verda M. Lubee, age 84, of Ash Point Road, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bath on Jan. 12, 1930, the daughter of John and Leslie Pierce Carter. Verda attended Brunswick schools. Verda was a homemaker and was predeceased by her husbands Maurice […]
Alfred “Rick” Owen Pullen
HARPSWELL — Alfred “Rick” Pullen, age 77, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at his residence. He was born on July 25, 1936, in Augusta, ME, the son of Alfred Roland and Buelah May Witham Pullen. Rick was educated in Augusta schools, entered the U.S. Army, later retiring from the military at the rank of Sergeant. […]