A girl, Vera Jayne Ellsworth born to Shannon Marie and John Jay Ellsworth IV on January 23, 2020 of Wiscasset, Maine. Siblings, Kaliann, Lydia & Justice Ellsworth. A girl, Olivia Grace Smiley born to Michael Shaun and Pauline Elizabeth-Ann (Cardali) Smiley on January 29, 2020 of Dresden, Maine. Maternal Grandparents, Emile and Irene Cardali of […]
February 2020
7 new CNAs graduate from Merrymeeting’s RSU 1 program
Seven students graduated from Merrymeeting Adult Education’s Regional School Unit 1 Certified Nursing Assistant program in a ceremony held Jan. 23, at Morse High School. Tena Mitchell, Molly Williams, Stacy Herring, Kim Wentworth, Sara Namwira, Tyree Vuong and Kim Faucher completed their coursework and clinical rotations in December. The class was led by Susan Zimmerman with assistance by Linda Ross. Official certificates […]
Washington Post Senior Correspondent Kevin Sullivan to speak at Bowdoin Feb. 11
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Brunswick native Kevin Sullivan, longtime foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, will deliver the talk, “The View from Washington,” at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center on the Bowdoin College campus. Sullivan grew up in Brunswick, attending Brunswick schools through his high school graduation in 1977 before pursuing […]
Bath Police acquires first hybrid vehicle
The Bath Police Department has purchased its first hybrid vehicle; a 2020 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid. “As the City begins to look at our carbon footprint, we should be looking at ways to reduce it,” said Chief of Police Michael Field in a news release. “By purchasing a hybrid police vehicle, we believe it will […]
Bath library has activites geared toward teens and ‘tweens during February break
There will be a number of February break activities and programs at Patten Free Library that are free and open to teens and ‘tweens in grades 6-12. Lunch and a Movie will be offered in the Library’s Teen Space from Tuesday through Thursday, starting at noon. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the series will open with […]
Two men safe after ATV goes through ice on pond in Warren
A Knox County sheriff’s sergeant is being hailed as a hero for jumping into the water to rescue one of them.
Rep. Allison Hepler announces reelection campaign for House District 53
During her first term in the Maine House, Helper said she supported legislation to lower the cost of healthcare, invest in infrastructure like broadband internet, bring property tax relief and maintain a sustainable and productive marine economy.
Pennsylvania groundhog declares early spring ‘a certainty’
In reality, Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill just outside Punxsutawney.
Djokovic tops Thiem for 8th Australian Open title, 17 majors
Novak Djokovic has won his eighth Australian Open championship and 17th Grand Slam title overall by coming back to beat Dominic Thiem.