Sixty years ago, friends and I played along Togus Stream. Beginning at the outlet of Togus Pond, the diminutive creek tumbles downhill through Chelsea and Randolph into the Kennebec River opposite Gardiner. I have many fond memories of our exploits in and around the stream. We sometimes speared suckers when they were running and skinny dipping was a common activity when […]
2019
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
David Treadwell: Franklin’s Folly
“Mayor Buttigieg says he’s a gay Christian. As a Christian, I believe the Bible which defines homosexuality as a sin, something to be repentant of, not something to be flaunted or praised or politicized. The Bible says marriage is between a man and a woman, not two men, not two women.” Revered Franklin Graham. Oh, […]
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Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire judge dismisses lawsuit over slain millionaire’s inheritance
Relatives are trying to prevent Nathan Carman from inheriting because they suspect he was involved in the deaths of his mother and grandfather, but he has not been charged.
Posted inJournal Tribune
First-degree attempted murder suspect from Maryland apprehended in Wells
WELLS — A fugitive sought by Maryland authorities on a charge of attempted first-degree murder has been captured and arrested by Wells Police. Gregorio Martinez-Aguirre, 38, of 4120 Union St. Apt. 1N, Manchester, New Hampshire, was stopped on Sanford Road in Wells by police for speeding at about 2:40 p.m. Saturday, May 4, said Wells […]
Posted inSports
Koepka, Spieth can make history at PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth could be on the verge of something special next week at Bethpage Black.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
DHHS says it’s making child protection reforms while seeking ‘buy-in’ from staff
Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and child welfare director Todd Landry tell lawmakers they need support from frontline workers to fix flaws in a system that contributed to the deaths of 2 children.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House passes bill to provide more U.S. disaster relief aid, over Trump’s objections
The package, now headed to the Senate, would provide additional financial aid to places besieged by hurricanes, wildfires and flooding since 2017.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Oped: It is Train Time
Regarding the May 6 article in The Times Record, “Topsham-Gardiner trail funding that rep says would lead to economic boon takes a backseat thanks to infrastructure shortfalls.” This article contemplates the investment and economic benefits of a trail, while referring to the railroad corridor it is set to replace as “an old railroad bed.” The former Central Maine Railroad and […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Letters: It is imperative that LD 1491 is passed ; Company loyalty a two-way street
Student: It is imperative that LD 1491 is passed I work from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday every week. Being a college student requires putting in the same amount of my time, and energy as a paid line of work does. I consider it unreasonable that people in a similar situation to […]
Posted inMaine, News
Missing Westbrook girl found safe
Westbrook police had issued a public alert about the missing 15-year-old but said Friday afternoon she had been found in Portland.