TOPSHAM — David W. Hovey, 58, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. David was born on May 6, 1958 in Brunswick, son of Wallace Rex Hovey, Jr. and Ada (Adams) Hovey. He was a carpenter and loving father. David was known for his humor, always smiling and giving a nickname to everyone he met. He […]
April 27, 2017
Jane L. Bourget
BATH — A committal service for Jane L. Bourget, who died on Saturday, March 4, 2017, will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 3 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. The entrance to the cemetery is between the ponds off Oak Grove Avenue. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath.
California health care plan moving forward
SACRAMENTO, Calif. California lawmakers pushed forward Wednesday with a proposal that would substantially remake the health care system of the nation’s most populous state by replacing insurance companies with government-funded health care for everyone. The idea known as single-payer health care has long been popular on the left and is getting a new look in […]
White House says Trump won’t immediately pull out of NAFTA
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, just hours after administration officials said he was considering a draft executive order to do just that. The White House made the surprise announcement Wednesday in a […]
Syrian media: Israel attacked installation near Damascus
BEIRUT Syrian state media blamed Israel today for an early morning missile attack on a military installation near Damascus International Airport that shook the capital with the force of the blasts. Israeli Minister of Intelligence Yisrael Katz would not comment directly on the incident but said any similar strike would be in line with established […]
White House backs off as lawmakers work to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON Lawmakers are nearing agreement on sweeping spending legislation to keep the lights on in government, after the White House backed off a threat to withhold payments that help lower-income Americans pay their medical bills. It was the latest concession by the White House, which had earlier dropped a demand for money for President Donald […]
Hill, Nichols headed home
BRUNSWICK For a pair of former elite Brunswick High school runners, this weekend’s New England Small College Athletic Conference men’s and women’s track championship at Bowdoin College is a welcome and fitting homecoming of sorts. Allison Hill of Bates and Middlebury’s Alex Nichols are returning to their hometown running roots, where they left their high […]
Celtics beat Bulls, 108-97
BOSTON The Celtics and Bulls found another thing to argue about after Game 5 of their spirited first-round playoff series: Was Avery Bradley more impressive on offense, or on defense? “Everyone knows he’s a good defender. Tonight, he got his offensive game going,” Chicago’s Dwyane Wade said after Bradley scored 24 points to lead Boston […]
Judge, Severino power Yankees past Red Sox, 3-1
BOSTON Aaron Judge came running across Fenway Park’s right field grass, making his 6-foot-7 frame look a linebacker going for a tackle as he tumbled into the right-field stands to make a catch. It was a highlight that he’ll be able show at future birthday parties. Judge celebrated his 25th birthday with a two-run homer […]
Win gets Bowdoin lax home quarter
BRUNSWICK Brett Kujala scored six goals and Peter Mumford made 18 saves to lead the Bowdoin College men’s lacrosse team to a 19-15 victory over Tufts on Wednesday evening to conclude the regular season. The 19th-ranked Polar Bears (10-5, 7-3 NESCAC) defeated the Jumbos for the first time since 2009 and secured the fourth seed […]