William Nordhaus, a Yale professor, focuses his work on the economics of climate change. Paul Romer, of New York University, researches how governments can advance innovation.
October 2018
Bath to hire communications and marketing director
BATH — Bath is hiring someone to market and spread the word about the community full time. The communications and marketing director will be in charge of producing newsletters, press releases and promotional materials. The position will oversee the city’s outreach efforts, including the city’s website. Following Director of Planning and Development Andrew Deci’s departure […]
Bath fire sends one to hospital
BATH- A local woman called the fire department Sunday afternoon when she saw her neighbor climbing out the window of their apartment building as she pulled into the driveway. The three occupants who were home at the time smelled smoke and self-evacuated by the time crews arrived at 22 Bailey St. around 2:18 p.m., Capt. […]
Presentation in Limerick examines fires, ice storm
A presentation called “Fire & Ice: Limerick Fires & Ice Storm” will be offered Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Limerick Brick Town House. It will be presented by Shirley Keller and Limerick Historical Society and will include photos and a videos about the St. Matthews fire of 1989, Main Street Sales fire of […]
Vizcaino, Braves hold off Dodgers 6-5, NLDS deficit now 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman put the Atlanta Braves ahead, then watched from first base as they almost give away the lead — and possibly their whole season. “My heart’s still pounding,” he said, moments after the last out. “That’s how we’ve been all year.” Reliever Arodys Vizcaino escaped his own jam in a nervy […]
Bath hopes tree nursery will address bug problems
BATH — Bath has an invasive bug problem, and the city is trying to raise trees that stand a fighting chance against the pests. The Bath Forestry Division launched its tree nursery in 2015, largely in response to the damage caused by the browntail moth. The nursery, located next to the cemetery by the middle school, […]
Still far off, Michael a growing menace to Florida Panhandle
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A tropical storm that rapidly formed off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has gained new strength and could become a dangerous Category 2 hurricane with an expected midweek strike on the Gulf Coast in the Florida Panhandle, forecasts say. Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued an order for a state of emergency for 26 […]
Scott Wilson, ‘In Cold Blood’ and ‘Walking Dead’ actor, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Wilson, who played the murderer Richard Hickock in 1967′s “In Cold Blood” and was a series regular on “The Walking Dead,” has died. He was 76. AMC, the show’s network, announced Wilson’s death Saturday. The network called Wilson’s character on “The Walking Dead,” veterinarian Hershel Greene, “the emotional core of […]
Local brothers aim to redevelop Scarborough Downs property despite opposition
SCARBOROUGH — The Risbara and Michaud brothers are successful local businessmen and longtime friends who grew up in town and raised families here. Scarborough Downs is a failing harness-racing venue that more than a dozen would-be developers, most from out of town, have failed to rescue or reinvent in recent years. So when the brothers purchased […]
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