Robert Bittar, 82, was killed days after withdrawing his latest lawsuit against the town.
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Contentious federal defense bill could bring BIW new destroyers, parking garage
The $886 million defense bill making its way through Congress includes key provisions for Bath Iron Works.
Local sailor killed during attack on Pearl Harbor to be buried in Augusta
Eight decades after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, naval scientists have started identifying fallen servicemen using DNA testing.
Bath Rep. Sean Paulhus resigns to take register of probate appointment
Paulhus, a Democrat in his third term, will replace Jean Guzzetti, who said she’s stepping down to run for state Senate and attend law school.
Driver, passenger injured when vehicle hits, kills moose in Jackman area
A cow moose was killed on impact when hit by a car on a road in Long Pond Township, officials said.
Judge to weigh new DNA evidence in Dennis Dechaine case
An attorney for the man convicted of killing Sarah Cherry in 1988 is arguing for witness testimony and a crime scene reconstruction in his bid for a new trial.
Maine’s most selective colleges say little about their legacy admissions practices
Bowdoin, Colby and Bates answered few questions about preference given to applicants related to alumni and donors.
Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say
Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.
Registration open for annual 5K to benefit Tedford Housing’s Warm Thy Neighbor
The seventh annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk is Sept. 9, and registration forms are available at lisbonumchurch.org. The course, located in the heart of Lisbon Falls, is family-friendly yet challenging enough for experienced runners. The timed event begins and ends at 14 School St., Lisbon Falls. This annual event has raised over $15,000 for […]
Midcoast man receives federal civilian service medal for actions in U.S. pandemic response
An emergency management professional from southern Midcoast Maine, Eric Sawyer, has received the COVID-19 Pandemic Civilian Service Medal for exemplary service to the nation as part of the federal medical response to the pandemic. Sawyer serves as a member of an Incident Management Team within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for […]