At the beginning of a new year, we all think back over the events of the past year. 2014 was filled with news events that could cause even the most positive thinking of us to feel much anxiety about the future. Wars, strained race relations, debt, political tensions – the list of things we worry […]
2015
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Panhandlers in Portland are part of city’s diversity
The “Magic of Christmas” may have been lost on the homeless and destitute. Certainly, no good can come from accosting individuals in the street, aggressively panhandling and demanding money from innocent bystanders, such as letter writer Patricia Garrett and her grandson (“Portland should get control of aggressive panhandling,” Dec. 30). The fact remains that the […]
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Posted inMaine, News
One lane reopens following tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Augusta
The city utilities district has shut down one drinking water well below the Bond Brook overpass as a precaution following reports that diesel fuel may have leaked from the wreck.
Posted inTimes Record
MRRA boss expecting busy 2015
BRUNSWICK Steve Levesque, the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority’s executive director, said he is looking forward to a busy 2015 in terms of redevelopment at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station, even as the rate of which property is leased or sold slows. The absorption rate — the rate at which available property is sold — […]
Posted inTimes Record
Fire chief quits restoration position to avoid conflict
FREEPORT Freeport Fire Chief Darrel Fournier has resigned from a parttime job with a fire damage restoration company, following reports over a potential conflict of interest, the company’s Portland franchise owner has confirmed. “He resigned,” said Mark Higgins, who owns a Paul Davis Restoration franchise, in an interview on Friday. “Because of the situation, it […]
Posted inTimes Record
Bath board eyes Leeman Highway proposal
BATH The Planning Board will discuss a contract zoning application and site plan application on Tuesday proposing to develop property at 137 Leeman Highway. The discussion will take place during the board’s 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday at City Hall. According to a memo from City Planner Andrew Deci to the board, Mark Sewall seeks […]
Posted inTimes Record
Father, daughter find common bond in debate
Debating was part of Rebecca Pelletier’s life even before she could actually form sentences, let alone an argument. As a tot, she wandered debate tournaments while her father, Joe Pelletier, coached. In middle school, she spearheaded the formation of Bangor’s first team for her age group. Now a college sophomore, Rebecca is studying at St. […]
Posted inTimes Record
Red Cross blood drives coming up
The American Red Cross asks eligible blood donors to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015, beginning with National Blood Donor Month in January. National Blood Donor Month recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to help patients in need. It has been observed […]
Posted inTimes Record
Substance abuse loss support group
BRUNSWICK — CHANS Home Health Care and Hospice is offering a free grief support group, open to anyone in the community grieving the death of a loved due to overdose or substance abuse. The group meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at CHANS Hospice, located at 45 Baribeau Dr., […]