TOPSHAM — Topsham is trying to retain its fire department’s per diem staff by offering health care. Currently, Topsham has 50 per diem firefighters. Several of those work more than 30 hours per week, putting them above the threshold that requires employers to offer coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Town Manager Rich Roedner said the […]
October 2018
Dick Hill wants you to vote. Preferably for a Republican.
BATH — Dick Hill is on a one man crusade to keep Republicans in power. A former businessman living in the south end of Bath, Hill is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, and has plans to spread his message beyond Maine. With two years left in Trump’s first term, Hill knows how important it […]
Brunswick train ‘quiet zone’ one step closer
BRUNSWICK — The long wait for a quiet zone between the Freeport town line and Union Street crossing in Brunswick is one step closer to being over, town manager John Eldridge told members of the Town Council on Monday. Brunswick has received Federal Railroad Administration approval for “alternative safety measures,” which include building islands, or […]
Rockland officer resigns after DA questions testimony in MVHS assault case
The officer claims he is a scapegoat and the DA’s refusal to prosecute his cases effectively ended his career.
SIS Bank delivers Home Run Donation of $1,000 for Grahamtastic Connection
SANFORD — SIS Bank is pleased to announce another successful season under its Mainers Home Run Hits campaign. The Bank achieved its 2018 home run goal of donating $1,000 to Grahamtastic Connection in conjunction with the Sanford Mainers. Under the Mainers Home Run Hits campaign, SIS pledges to donate $100 for every home run, up to […]
Tigers shut down Spartans
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford field hockey team scored a last-minute goal in the first half to take the lead and the Tigers would add another goal in the second half as they picked up a 2-0 victory over Sanford at Waterhouse field on Monday night. “Sanford is always good. Diana (Walker) is a great coach. […]
Maurice Lamarre
SANFORD — Maurice Lamarre, 91, of Biddeford died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at the home of his daughter. He was born Aug. 16, 1927 in Westbrook, a son of Napoleon and Mathilda (Mongeau) Lamarre. He came here as a child and was educated in local schools. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the […]
High School Roundup: Cottis’ 7 goals lead Wells over OOB
WELLS — Wells senior Hannah Cottis lit up the scoreboard on Monday as she scored seven times in the Warriors’ 9-2 victory over Old Orchard Beach. Cottis scored four goals in the first half and three in the second half. Emma Badger and Grace Boucher also scored for the Warriors. The Warriors’ goals were assisted […]
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