2015
Childs wins Wiscasset’s Outlaw Mini Madness
WISCASSET Saturday was “Outlaw Mini Madness” at Wiscasset Speedway. Competitors from as far away as Florida came to participate in the 75-lap race. The group two division of racing was also on the agenda, featuring Late Model Sportsman, Strictly Streets and Modifieds. First on the track for the feature races were the Late Model Sportsman […]
Apple’s about-face reveals cracks in music industry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple’s abrupt about-face on paying royalties for songs during a three-month free-trial period for its new music service was a symbolic victory for superstar Taylor Swift and other artists, and a shrewd business move by Apple, at a time when the streaming phenomenon is causing major changes in the music industry. […]
Southern Midcoast
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The mission of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber (SMMC) is to champion the growth, success and quality of life in our region. As a membership supported organization, we work for businesses and organizations to help them realize that mission. Here’s a list of some of the benefits of membership […]
Putting down the scissors
BANGOR F or more than 50 years, Bangor resident Gene Spearrin has plied his trade as a barber, at one time owning a chain of barbershops across the state. Now he’s putting down his scissors to try his hand at a new entrepreneurial endeavor — the business of medical marijuana. Over the past several months, […]
Oxford Networks hires inside account executive
LEWISTON — Oxford Networks recently announced the hiring of John Andreu to serve as an inside account executive, according to a news release. Andreu, a resident of Brunswick, was most recently an account manager with CDW, a provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. Prior to his role with CDW, Andreu […]
Bath’s Plant Memorial Home to hold open house
BATH — Kristi Hyde, executive director of The Plant Memorial Home in Bath, recently announced that an open house is scheduled for Thursday, June 25 from 3-4 p.m. The public is invited and no reservations are necessary. The Plant Memorial Home is a nonprofit independent and assisted living facility located on the banks of the […]
Student news
Gregoire makes dean’s list at Thomas College Jake Gregoire of Saco, Class of 2018, made the dean’s list at Thomas College in Waterville for the spring 2015 semester. Jake, son of Michael and Margaret Gregoire is a graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco, Class of 2014. Abraham makes William & Mary dean’s list WILLIAMSBURG, Va. […]
TA’s Tremblay named finalist for Miss Maine Softball award
SACO — Thornton Academy standout pitcher Bailey Tremblay is one of three finalists for the 2015 Miss Maine Softball award, which will be handed out on Thursday. Tremblay, who graduated earlier this month, finished her senior season with a 14-2 regular season record, with 130 strikeouts and an impressive 2.01 earned run average. The standout […]
Divisions remain on Greece as officials meet for last push
BRUSSELS — Greece’s leader was trying to bridge differences with creditors Wednesday on a plan to make more reforms in Greece in exchange for bailout loans the country needs to avoid a potentially disastrous default next week. Before leaving for meetings in Brussels, the leftwing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticized the International Monetary Fund as […]