Police say they are following tips after a Phippsburg man was beaten, robbed and left in his truck at someone’s driveway.
Kathleen O'Brien
Kathleen was born and raised in Portland. She studied at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, before moving back to Maine to begin her journalism career at The Times Record in June 2019. She covers Bath & Bath Iron Works, along with Arrowsic, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, West Bath, Wiscasset and Woolwich. In her free time, Kathleen likes to read, listen to live music, and spend time with family and friends.
A year after deadly shark attack, Harpswell adopts warning flag
The flag will be hoisted in Mitchell Field, Mackerel Cove and Cedar Beach when there is a reported shark sighting within a quarter mile.
Nearly 900 Bath shipbuilders vaccinated through on-site clinics
Bath Iron Works employees have received the COVID-19 through on-site vaccination clinics offered by the Maine National Guard.
Woolwich approves $2.2 million spending plan, tax impact unknown
The budget is $252,179 higher than last year’s, driven largely by a $100,000 boost that will be reserved for an upcoming revaluation.
Woolwich boy’s donation to local animal shelter inspires gift from national ASPCA
Lucas West’s fundraiser for his local animal shelter has garnered the attention of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals.
Harpswell asks for change to cell tower at special town meeting
The previously-approved cell tower to be built in Mitchell Field is expected to establish stronger cell phone service on Orr’s and Bailey islands.
Wiscasset to weigh allowing a 20-acre solar array at airport
The proposed 5-megawatt solar array could power 650 to 800 homes for a year.
Woolwich to vote on $2.2 million spending plan; tax impact unknown
The largest driver of the proposed budget is a $100,000 addition to begin saving for the town to conduct a property re-evaluation.
Brunswick whale biologist returns from 16 months on island untouched by pandemic
Nan Hauser, a whale biologist from Brunswick, recently returned to Maine after spending 16 months studying whales in the Cook Islands, which hadn’t seen a single COVID-19 case.
Amid heightened concern over police use of force, law enforcement trains to talk
Out of 720 hours of basic training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, only 23 are dedicated to communication training, such as interviewing techniques and crisis conflict management.