A head-on collision Monday night seriously injured a 39-year-old Lisbon man and sent two others to the hospital, police said.
September 2018
In first policy rollout, governor candidate Mills releases economic ‘action plan’
The Democrat proposes consolidating economic development and workforce programs, low-interest loans to employers for hiring workers, and expanding broadband internet access.
Police: Waterville man charged in connection with June’s fatal Dresden crash
DRESDEN — A Waterville man has been arrested in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred June 2 on Route 27 in Dresden, according to police. Patrick Shorey, 25, was arrested Sept. 14 without incident at a residence in Waterville by detectives from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Waterville police. The charges stem […]
New club working with Topsham to add bike trails
TOPSHAM — A group of mountain bikers have revived the push to add a series of mountain bike trails in Topsham. The Six Rivers chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, a group of bikers from Topsham, Bath and Brunswick is working with the town to develop the trail system behind the transfer station […]
Regulators find CMP, Emera responded ‘reasonably’ to intense October windstorm
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has concluded that Central Maine Power Co. and Emera Maine responded “reasonably” to an intense rain and wind storm last October that led to record blackouts in much of the state, based on the best available weather forecasts at the time. The decision, which came in a unanimous vote Tuesday […]
New CNAs recognized by Merrymeeting Adult Education
TOPSHAM — Seven students graduated from Merrymeeting’s Certified Nursing Assistant program in a ceremony held Sept. 11, and the adult education center. Carl McKinney Jr., Kelsea Bard, Heather Huston, Ruth Bucher, Natalie Marden, Magen Ellis, and Naome Bray completed their coursework and clinical rotations on Aug. 21. They entered the ranks of certified health-care professionals […]
Holiday food drive in Bath to gather Thanksgiving meals
BATH — The Bath -Brunswick Salvation Army with the support of Brackett’s Market and the Rotary Club of Bath will be hosting a holiday food drive of non-perishable food items on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brackett’s Market. The Salvation Army is looking to provide individuals and families with Thanksgiving […]
Portland teen pleads not guilty to murder charge in Bayside shooting
Tyrese Collins, 19, says little else during a court hearing in the slaying of Jack Wilson, 45, during an argument on a street corner in June.
Are Bert and Ernie gay? They’re puppets, Sesame Street says
Sesame Workshop, the producer of ‘Sesame Street,’ once again tries to shut down speculation over the characters’ sexual orientation.
Lincoln Mill developers to pay $5,000 fine to Biddeford
BIDDEFORD – While construction continues on Lincoln Street, the beginning of construction on the Lincoln Mill in Biddeford itself will be delayed again while finances are put in order. Developers of the $40 million project, which at last estimate was slated for July 2020 completion, had until Aug. 29 to pick up building permits, the […]