Elowitch, who died at 82, made a name for himself in 2 wildly different worlds, going by Robbie Ellis in the ring.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fishermen aren’t afraid of great white sharks. They’re fascinated.
‘If I see a fin near the surface, I always go and check it out,’ said fisherman Cory Hawkes, who spotted 10 great white sharks near Harpswell in July.
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Posted inMaine
Yarmouth considers pausing development as sewage pump reaches capacity
A proposed moratorium would temporarily halt construction in the section of town that is served by the Royal River Pump Station. The pause would last for half a year or longer as the town looks to replace the heavily used pump system.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
A teen was charged with killing 2 people in Chelsea in June. Why is the state so silent?
After Maine State Police announced a juvenile male was charged with murder in the deaths of 2 family members at their home, authorities have refused to even acknowledge the existence of a case against him.
Posted inTimes Record
Campers at Topsham Fairgrounds forced to leave following inspection
Camping at Topsham Fairgrounds closed after a state inspection revealed it did not have a license to operate as a campground year-round.
Posted inTimes Record
Tips for youngsters taking first steps to school
This year, the Brunswick School Department has expanded our pre-K programming, now serving over 120 students across four high-quality programs. Each of these programs meets the Maine Chapter 124 requirements, ensuring our youngest learners have access to strong, developmentally appropriate education right from the start. I also know from personal experience that the first day of […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
InterMed breaks ground on Scarborough medical mall
A ‘one-stop shop’ with urgent care, imaging and surgery finds its home at The Downs.
Posted inTimes Record
Kayakers explore Lower Togus Pond in Augusta
For several years, I’ve organized Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring whitewater trips on Togus Stream from Chelsea to Randolph where it joins the Kennebec River. Those adventures recently motivated me to investigate the source of the stream, Togus Pond in Augusta. My research indicated Togus Pond is separated into two distinct bodies of water […]
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
South Portland School Department’s interim superintendent takes over amid turbulence
A week into the job, George Entwistle talks delegation and strategic planning.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Walter Polky eager to lead Lisbon football’s redemption
Polky, who has his own bumpy past, is charged with rebuilding the Greyhounds after hazing allegations shut down the program last fall.