BATH — A new study shows that efforts to slow traffic on and around Richardson Street and Western Avenue have been effective, reducing average speeds in the residential area, as well as a reduction in overall traffic. On Thursday, the city released a study conducted by Gorrill Palmer that showed the traffic calming efforts had reduced traffic […]
October 2018
2 Bath candidates square off again in House District 52 rematch
BATH — To secure a fourth and final term representing House District 52 in Augusta, Rep. Jennifer DeChant, D-Bath, must fend off a second challenge from Republican Bil Weidner. Weidner, of Washington Street, is a U.S. Navy veteran who served on a destroyer built in Bath. He is a member of VFW Post 7738, and […]
Lyman to vote whether to sell Cousens School
LYMAN — The fate of the former Cousens School is once again in the hands of the townspeople, as Lyman residents will be asked on Nov. 6 whether to allow the town to sell the property. The Cousens School building, located at 382 Goodwin’s Mills Road, was built in 1937, and an addition was constructed […]
Maine Supreme Judicial Court hears oral arguments at Wells High School
WELLS — Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments in three cases at Wells High School on Thursday, giving students and faculty a glimpse of how Maine’s highest court does its business. It is a glimpse that people rarely see, although court proceedings are open to the public. While oral arguments usually […]
Theresa Annette Gamache Brooker
Theresa Annette Gamache Brooker, age 78, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Brunswick, died on October 10, 2018. She was born in Brunswick on Oct. 28, 1939, the daughter of George Gamache and Noella (Menard) Gamache. She graduated from St. John’s Catholic School and Brunswick High School, class of 1958. After high school she worked […]
Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
Have expired drugs that have been sitting in your medicine cabinet? Have a prescription drug you no longer need? Many local communities will be hosting drug drop-off sites on Saturday during the 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Members of the public can drop off unwanted drugs for disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Babbidge again faces challenge from Ducharme for House District 8 seat
KENNEBUNK — Incumbent Democrat Christopher W. Babbidge will be challenged for the Maine House District 8 seat on Nov. 6 by Republican Bradley S. Ducharme in a repeat of the 2016 election. House District 8 represents part of Kennebunk. Babbidge is a retired teacher and trolley guide who has served as an advisor to the annual Youth […]
Brady eagerly looks forward to playing Bills on Monday night
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tom Brady is so looking forward to his annual trip to Buffalo the Patriots quarterback posted a video on social media playfully announcing his impending arrival. “Another great win, 5-2. Got to get to 6-2,” he said, walking alongside teammate Lawrence Guy following a 38-31 victory at Chicago last weekend. And […]
Independent Grohman cries foul on Republican as Pingree’s 1st District challengers do battle
Independent congressional candidate Marty Grohman has filed a complaint with the Maine Attorney General’s Office and two other agencies against Republican nominee Mark Holbrook, arguing that Holbrook has “falsely” portrayed himself as a psychologist. Holbrook said Grohman is playing politics by unfairly attacking his professional credentials. Grohman and Holbrook are attempting to unseat incumbent U.S. […]
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