BRUNSWICK While the children are enjoying games and face painting, parents can learn more about local youth organizations, summer camps and support services during a free Family Resource Fair. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, located at 132 McKeen St. in Brunswick. Representatives […]
May 2018
Richard B. Smith
Richard Boyd Smith died peacefully at home on April 30, 2018. Dick was born in Detriot, MI on October 4, 1930. He grew up in Waterford, MI, and joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 where he spent 5 years as a radio operator. Dick graduated from Michigan State University with a […]
Fulton Butler
FARMINGTON — Fulton Butler, 81, of Farmington, died Tuesday morning, May 1, 2018, at Sandy River Center for Healthcare in Farmington with his family by his side. He was born in Duxbury, MA, January 24, 1937, the son of Howard and Elizabeth Butler and received his education in Massachusetts schools. Mr. Butler was a long-time […]
Service Notice
HARPSWELL — A graveside committal service for Lindsay R. Laird, who died on January 6, 2018, will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 7, at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. Arrangements by Brackett Funeral Home in Brunswick.
More women accuse Rose; some say they alerted CBS managers
NEW YORK With 27 more women accusing former news anchor Charlie Rose of sexual misconduct, a report Thursday calls into question CBS News’ claims that his behavior was a surprise before he was fired last November. The Washington Post said that on least three occasions prior to that, women reported discomfort about Rose’s actions to […]
Erupting volcano forces 1,500 from homes
HONOLULU Nearly 1,500 residents were ordered to evacuate from their volcano-side homes after Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupted, sending molten lava to chew its way through forest land and bubble up on paved streets. Volcano officials couldn’t predict how long Thursday’s eruption may last, prompting Hawaii’s governor to activate the National Guard to help with evacuations […]
Alaska store hopes Crowe’s jockstrap helps business
ANCHORAGE, Alaska A celebrity jockstrap that’s been the buzz of Alaska for nearly two weeks went on display Wednesday at one of the nation’s last Blockbuster video stores in an effort to ramp up business. “I tell you, we’re going to get a lot of traffic, is what I’m expecting,” said Kevin Daymude, general manager […]
2nd hidden camera found in Georgia Starbucks bathroom
ALPHARETTA, Ga. Police say a second camera has been found in a bathroom at a Starbucks in suburban Atlanta, weeks after the first camera was discovered. WXIA-TV reports an employee at the Starbucks in Alpharetta saw the camera Thursday under a changing table and pointed at the toilet. She called police. A woman found the […]
Women’s sports leagues band together with SheIS initiative
NEW YORK Women’s sports leagues are banding together with a new initiative, SheIS. Eight leagues, including the WNBA, U.S. Tennis Association, Women’s Pro Fastpitch League and Canadian Women’s Hockey, will try to help each other increase resources, viewership and attendance. “Each commissioner has agreed to come to one and another’s events,” WNBA President Lisa Borders […]
Eagles put clamps on Morse, 7-6
BATH Mt. Ararat boys lacrosse coach Matt Haskell knew Thursday’s match on the turf field of McMann Field with the Morse Shipbuilders was going to be a close game. The Eagles were 4-0 coming into the contest, allowing just 14 goals in the young season, while Morse sat at 2- 1. Haskell was right, as […]