CASTINE (AP) — The Maine Maritime Academy training ship has rescued a sailor whose vessel was battered by storms while crossing the Atlantic. Officials say the 500-foot State of Maine diverted to help Michael Hurley whose Norfolk, Virginia-registered vessel “The Prodigal” had suffered structural damage and was taking on water more than 500 miles off […]
2015
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Defamation lawsuit leads to confrontation
PORTLAND (AP) — The lawyer for an orphanage founder accused of sexually abusing boys in Haiti has gotten into a heated confrontation with the man’s chief accuser, shouting “Shut up!” as the sides met for a deposition in a defamation lawsuit. The tense exchange erupted Thursday in a building lobby where Paul Kendrick suggested the […]
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Shrimp fishing regulators talk future
PORTLAND (AP) — Interstate fishing regulators are meeting to discuss how to manage the future of the shuttered Northern shrimp fishery. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Advisory Panel and Section meets today to review public comments about the fishery and consider options for its future. Regulators are working on an amendment about […]
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No high-flying antics for Bush’s 91st
PORTLAND (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush is celebrating a low-key birthday at his home on the Maine coast. A year ago, Bush surprised the world by skydiving on his 90th birthday. But his chief of staff says the nation’s 41st president is planning a quiet 91st birthday with family today in Kennebunkport. Earlier […]
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3 indicted after shooting, stabbing
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Three teenagers have been indicted on attempted murder and other charges in connection with what authorities say was a botched drug transaction at a South Portland recreational complex. The Portland Press Herald reports that a Cumberland County grand jury indicted the men in connection with the March confrontation that landed two […]
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Bennett V.S. Davis
BRUNSWICK — Bennett V.S. Davis, 87, longtime civil servant, community volunteer, musician, loving father and husband, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, amidst family and friends at his home. Bennett was born in Flushing, N.Y., on April 12, 1928, the only son of Bennett Franklin and Ida (Van Siclen) Davis. He grew up in Bayside, N.Y., […]
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Mary A. Smith
THETFORD, VT — Mary Anna (Utecht) Smith, 99, formerly of Richmond, Maine, died in her sleep at the home of her daughter, Mary Lou Bradley in Norwich, VT, on May 26, 2015. Born in Brunswick, Maine, she is predeceased by her parents, Hilmar P. and Anna (Fitz) Utecht of Topsham, Maine, her brother Edward Utecht […]
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Randy D. Swisher Jr.
BRUNSWICK — Randy D. Swisher Jr., 32, of Brunswick, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was born in Brunswick, Maine, on Feb. 3, 1983. He was a loving and devoted father of three children. He attended Bowdoin and Topsham schools, and along his journey he has acquired many friends. Randy worked a variety […]
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Wiscasset names Top Scholars
WISCASSET The Top Scholars for the Wiscasset High School Class of 2015 have been released; these seniors each have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Wiscasset celebrated its graduation ceremony Thursday, June 11. The following are the Top Scholars (in alphabetical order) for the Class of 2015: Erika Auger was chosen by […]
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Top students named for Brunswick High School
The Times Record BRUNSWICK The Top 10 students in the Brunswick High School Class of 2015 have been released, including the students who earned valedictorian and salutatorian honors. Brunswick will conduct its graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. today, June 12 at Bowdoin College’s Watson Arena. Doors open to the public at 6 p.m. The following […]