DETROIT — Tom Brady isn’t the type to panic over a couple early losses. He’s also not making any promises about where New England’s season could go from here. Brady was held to 133 yards passing Sunday night, part of an abysmal performance by the Patriots in a 26-10 loss to previously winless Detroit. New England […]
September 2018
Maine Lobster Festival board takes more heat over Sea Goddess removal
At a packed meeting, some Rockland residents call for the board to apologize to the woman and one calls the members’ handling of the incident ‘shameful.’
Maine news in brief: Lobster boat captain pleads guilty to causing 2 deaths; Colby College drops SAT, ACT requirement; more
Lobster boat captain pleads guilty to causing 2 deaths PORTLAND (AP) — A lobster boat captain charged in the death of a pair of crewmen has pleaded guilty. Christopher Hutchinson of Cushing agreed to a four-year prison sentence for two counts of seaman’s manslaughter on Tuesday in federal court. Prosecutors have said he had been […]
Land trust opens a new loop trail in Georgetown for public use during Great Maine Outdoor Week
GEORGETOWN — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is hosting the grand opening of a new loop trail at Higgins Mountain Preserve in Georgetown on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. RSVP at www.kennebecestuary.org/ or call (207) 442-8400. The event, consisting of a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by autumn-themed refreshments, guided and self-guided walks, is family-friendly, […]
Navy ‘birthday party’ to take place at Brunswick Naval Museum
BRUNSWICK — The Casco Bay Council of the United States Navy League will be hosting a celebration of the United States Navy’s 243rd birthday at the Brunswick Naval Museum and Memorial Gardens 179 Admiral Fitch Avenue, Brunswick ME the evening of Oct. 12. The party is co-hosted by the museum organization and the Bath Maine […]
Tri-County Literacy changes name to Midcoast Literacy
BATH — The Tri-County Literacy Board of Directors and staff have announced the non-profit will now be known as Midcoast Literacy. “We substantially increased our services and outreach efforts over the past decade,” said Executive Director Donald Lader, Jr., “and in the process, became aware of some confusion around our ‘tri-county’ designation. We want people […]
Lisbon man charged after pickup driven through Auburn Mall doors
LEWISTON — A 26-year-old Lisbon man who police said drove a truck through entrance doors at the Auburn Mall was arrested Sunday. Tyler Nickerson was charged with aggravated criminal mischief, a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. He also was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage, operating […]
Island off Freeport once owned by famed Arctic explorer has likely buyer
An island in Casco Bay that was once owned by Arctic explorer Robert Peary is on the verge of being sold for nearly $1 million. It took just under one month for a buyer to step forward with the promise of paying the $950,000 that the owners of Crab Island in Freeport were asking for […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick raises more than $41K at golf tournament
The Big Swing — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick’s annual golf tournament –raised more than $41,000 to support mentoring programs for local youth. Funds support and maintain the one-to-one mentoring relationships between at-risk youths and adult or older student volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick does not receive state or federal funding, community […]
First-time candidates seek Brunswick councilor-at-large seat
BRUNSWICK — An at-large seat being vacated by Town Councilor Alison Harris will be the town’s only contested election in November. Planning Board member Sande Updegraph and legislative aide Dan Ankeles are vying for the seat. In District 3, Daniel Jenkins is the only candidate for the seat being vacated by Councilor Suzan Wilson. Chairman John […]
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