BOWDOIN A two-story garage was destroyed by fire in Bowdoin Sunday. The fire was reported at 725 Lewis Hill Road at 5:02 p.m. The owner, Travis Donahue, was transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation. No one else was hurt. Bowdoin Fire Chief Tom Garrepy arrived to find the gambrel-style, two-story garage with heavy fire […]
December 2016
New England’s lone GOP elector steadfast amid pressure
PORTLAND The only Republican presidential elector in New England said some voters don’t realize the election is over. Maine Republican Party Chairman Rick Bennett will cast a ballot for Donald Trump when the Electoral College votes Monday because Maine split its electoral votes for the first time. One district supported Trump in the election, while […]
Hey Man, What Station You Listen To?
Among the many arcane notions that have passed over the years is the tendency to identify with a specific music genre. It wasn’t easy growing up in Brunswick decades ago. There weren’t many choices and quite often friendship as a kid depended on listening loyalties. It was like the cola wars of the time except […]
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Monday, Dec. 19, the 354th day of 2016. There are 12 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On Dec. 19, 1946, war broke out in Indochina as troops under Ho Chi Minh launched widespread attacks against the French. On this date In 1777, Gen. George Washington led his army of […]
In Defense of Ben Carson’s Appointment to HUD
How do we know Dr. Ben Carson is unqualified to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development? Because House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said so, calling him “disturbingly unqualified.” “There is no evidence that Dr. Carson brings the necessary credentials to hold a position with such immense responsibilities and impact on families and communities across […]
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 57-year-old male who has been thrust back into the dating scene. I’m financially secure, in good health and have a good career. I’m searching for someone near my age who has similar achievements in life, someone I can communicate with in and out of the bedroom. Simple request, right? What I’m […]