Some archaeologists accuse the ‘underwater Sherlock Holmes’ of not taking enough care at potential treasure sites, and not properly documenting and conserving objects brought up from the sea.
2015
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick elementary, junior high schools 'a catastrophe waiting to happen'
BRUNSWICK — When Lyndon Keck presented a $9 million plan for renovating Coffin Elementary and Brunswick Junior High schools, he painted a picture of two buildings with great need and a town with few resources. “Our marching instructions were: tell us the most critical items that need to be repaired,” he told a joint meeting of […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
Tsarnaev: ‘I’m sorry for the lives that I’ve taken’
The Boston Marathon bomber, now 21, breaks more than two years of public silence in a five-minute address peppered with religious references.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Growing Dutch company eats up Maine-based Hannaford chain
Store brands may expand and the local focus is likely to remain as current parent Delhaize Group merges into Royal Ahold.
Posted inMaine, News
Multi-vehicle crash in Gorham sends 2 to hospital
The crash involved four vehicles including a dump truck on busy Ossipee Trail.
Posted inMaine, News
Paul’s Food Center reopens after freon leak
Fire crews used fans to vent the gas from the building’s basement.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Orono man seeks leniency for stabbing, blinding mom’s boyfriend
Prosecutors are seeking 15 years behind bars for 22-year-old Dorian Guerin.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport's new town clerk is a multi-tasker
FREEPORT — Christine Wolfe is scheduled to start Monday, June 29, as town clerk. Wolfe, whose hiring was approved by the Town Council on June 16, replaces Tracey Stevens, who left the job last month. Wolfe, a resident of Dresden, has been the town clerk in Wiscasset for six years and held the position in […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Dirigo Public House hopes to fill Yarmouth dining void
YARMOUTH — The menu of Dirigo Public House will be small, but owner Ben Grant hopes its impact will be large. The restaurant is scheduled to open by July 21 at 305 U.S. Route 1, in the building last occupied by Oscar’s. Grant said his “elevated pub fare” is what Yarmouth needs. “Something like this […]