BRUNSWICK — Servicemembers, veterans and family members gathered on the Brunswick Mall Friday morning in remembrance of prisoners of war and those missing in action. The ceremony, organized by the Brunswick American Legion, included “A Table Set for One.” During the ceremony, representatives of the five branches of the U.S. military set places at a […]
September 2018
Posted inTimes Record
Local blood donation opportunities in the Midcoast
BRUNSWICK — In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the American Red Cross is asking donors to give blood or platelets, after nearly 200 Red Cross blood drives in the Southeast were forced to cancel, resulting in more than 5,200 uncollected blood and platelet donations, according to the nonprofit. “Natural disasters like hurricanes can disrupt blood drives and prevent […]
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Bailout checks begin arriving for farmers, as Trump’s trade war escalates
The USDA approves some of the almost 40,000 applications for aid that will total $12 billion.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Rod Rosenstein talked about secretly recording Trump in midst of chaos
The deputy attorney general denies the reports and it was difficult amid the conflicting accounts to discern the precise context for his comments and how they were intended.
Posted inMaine, New England
Distemper virus appears to be the culprit in the deaths of hundreds of seals
Harbor seals are particularly susceptible to the virus, which was found in most of the dead seals that were tested.
Posted inMaine
Portland interim fire chief given permanent position
Keith Gautreau has been with the department for 23 years and has been interim chief since April.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Overdoses kept taking toll on Maine in first half of 2018, claiming almost 1 life a day
In the first six months of 2018, 180 people in Maine died of drug overdoses – down from the 185 for the same period in 2017 – with most killed by the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man accused of assaulting a police officer at Farmington Fair truck pull
Alfred R. McCrillis, allegedly ‘extremely intoxicated’ wouldn’t leave the track, according to police.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Governor candidate Caron made nearly $1 million last year; Moody’s income is under wraps
Three out of the 4 candidates release copies of their federal and state income tax returns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Groups sue Maine regulators over solar panel credits for homeowners
One legal challenge to the reduction in credits was dismissed by the state’s Supreme Court last month.