The American Lobster Management Board took a first step toward adopting regional bait safety rules, voting Monday to develop a resolution to prohibit the use of exotic baits that could introduce disease, parasites or invasive species to East Coast waters. The board unanimously agreed on the need to shield native species, including the $1.4 billion […]
October 2018
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Maine news in brief: LePage’s secret trip; inmate death
LePage went to Spain without public statement AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s office confirms he traveled to Spain to meet with leaders of the company that owns Central Maine Power. The Sun Journal reports spokeswoman Julie Rabinowitz said Monday that LePage met with Spanish utility company Iberdrola last Tuesday. LePage’s office disclosed […]
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Senate District 22: President of Maine Education Association to face long-time house representative
BRUNSWICK — Two aspiring newcomers to the Maine Senate are facing off to replace Majority Leader Garrett Mason, representing Maine Senate District 22. Lois Kilby-Chesley, a Democrat and former president of the Maine Education Association is up against Rep. Jeff Timberlake, a Republican serving House District 75 whose term as a representative is set to […]
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Main Street Bath celebrates transition, even as it’s still in process
BATH — In spite of changing faces and priorities, big things are afoot in Bath. “We are at a time of significant transition,” Will Neilson, president of the Main Street Bath board of directors, said at the group’s annual meeting Monday evening. “That is always a little bit uncomfortable.” For Main Street Bath, a nonprofit […]
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Bath man who is a Riverview patient accused of threatening dad with knife
WEST BATH — A convicted murderer who was later determined to be not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and trafficking in prison contraband is now accused of threatening his father with a knife. Mark Ian Gessner, 54, who has been living at Riverview Psychiatric Center, was arrested around midday Sunday at his father’s home in […]
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Elusive BIW head: Stealth destroyer challenges changed shipyard
BATH — In rare public comments, Bath Iron Works President Dirk Lesko spoke about challenges facing the shipyard, largely due to the Navy’s untimely reversal on the Zumwalt-class program. As the guest speaker at Main Street Bath’s annual meeting, Lesko said the Navy’s decision to truncate the Zumwalt-class destroyer program — which BIW had focused […]
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Vitelli faces challenge from Georgetown selectman
BRUNSWICK — In Maine Senate District 23, incumbent Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, is being challenged by Georgetown Selectman Rich Donaldson. In pitching her reelection campaign, Vitelli says her focus will remain largely consistent with her past two years in the legislature. “I have some clear ideas of what will help move Maine forward, and I […]
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Turkish president: Saudis plotted writer’s killing for days
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also demanded the 18 suspects be tried in Turkish courts.
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Midcoast Humane to hold 1st Annual ‘Shelter-bration’
BATH — Midcoast Humane — formerly Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter — will host its first annual Shelter-bration event on Nov. 8 at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. The evening “will be an opportunity for shelter supporters and friends to enjoy catered food and drink and to celebrate the organization’s successes […]
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Lisbon to host 10th annual Harvest Festival
LISBON — Children have the opportunity to show off their costumes in a parade at the Lisbon Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 3-5:30 p.m., with an Oct. 28 rain date, at the MTM Center on 18 School St. in Lisbon Falls. Free activities include a family pumpkin carving contest with cash prizes — see […]