BRUNSWICK — Jean B. Clifford, 90 of Thornton Oaks, died Friday, March 4, 2016 at Mid Coast Senior Health Care. She was born in Lumberton, NC., April 6, 1925, the daughter of Murray and Claire Kanouse Brisson. After graduation from Mars Hill Junior College and Duke University School of Nursing with a BSN, she worked […]
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Olga M. Nason
WOOLWICH — Olga Marie Nason, 95, of Main Street died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. She was born in Calais on November 10, 1920, the daughter of Louis and Lucretia (Beek) Wheeler. She was employed for a number of years at the former Senters Dept. Store in the dress […]
Doris Lidback
Doris A. Lidback, born in Topsham ME on January 29, 1922, passed away in Mesa on December 25, 2015 at 5:45pm. Doris is survived by three children: David B. Lidback, Dawn A. Tolbert and Denise A. Manley. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Donations may be […]
Wayne Hamilton
BRUNSWICK — Wayne Hamilton, age 70, died at Mid Coast Hospital, March 3, 2016. A memorial service will be held 10 am Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick. A time of fellowship will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Brunswick. Memorial contributions can be made to St. […]
NH man charged in ranch standoff seeks release
CONCORD, N.H. Several New Hampshire lawmakers on Monday defended a man charged in an armed standoff in Nevada by ranchers opposed to federal control of public lands, telling a judge that he is a law-abiding peacemaker who deserves to be released on bail. Gerald DeLemus, of Rochester, is accused of being a “mid-level leader” and […]
7 companies get a total of nearly $97K in job grants
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Maggie Hassan says seven New Hampshire companies have been awarded a total of nearly $97,000 in job training grants to help them train 129 workers. The companies contributed matching funds to bring the total amount for training to over $193,000. The companies getting grants from the New Hampshire Job Training […]
Hassan taps maple tree to start syrup season
BOW, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Maggie Hassan is kicking off New Hampshire’s annual maple syrup season with a tree tapping ceremony in Bow. Monday’s ceremony will take place at Treat’s Sugarhouse, where Hassan will highlight the importance of agriculture in New Hampshire’s economy, culture and environment. Last year, considered a favorable season for maple syrup, […]
3 injured, 2 arrests in brawl at Massachusetts pet store
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Three people were hospitalized and two people were arrested following a brawl in a Massachusetts pet store police say was prompted by an argument over proper reptile care. The Herald-News reports that James Dugan- Weeks, and his brother, Allen Weeks, were held without bail after pleading not guilty to assault […]
Michigan in the spotlight in today’s primary contests
LANSING, Mich. Republican front-runner Donald Trump faces a test of his durability with white, working-class voters in Michigan, the first industrial state to vote in the 2016 primaries and the biggest prize among four states casting ballots today in the turbulent GOP race. Mississippi, Idaho and Hawaii are also holding Republican contests. Democrats Hillary Clinton […]
Early data suggests surge in pedestrian deaths in ‘15
WASHINGTON Pedestrian deaths surged by an estimated 10 percent last year as the economy improved, the price of gas plunged and motorists put more miles behind the wheel than ever before, according to an analysis of preliminary state traffic fatality data. The growing use of cellphones distracting drivers and walkers may also be partially to […]