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Six defendants accused in marijuana grow, distribution and money laundering conspiracy appear in court

by Donna M. Perry October 28, 2021November 16, 2021

The attorney for Lucas Sirois, accused of being a leader of the conspiracy, has asked for a probable cause hearing to be held the week of Nov. 15.

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Former BIW employee from Scarborough sentenced for workers’ compensation fraud

by The Times Record October 28, 2021October 29, 2021

A Scarborough man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland Thursday for filing a false document in relation to a workers’ compensation claim, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee. U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby sentenced Michael Collins, 63, to three years of probation. In addition, Judge Hornby ordered […]

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Mary E passenger files lawsuit against Bath museum over schooner capsize

by Kathleen O'Brien October 28, 2021October 29, 2021

The suit claims the museum is liable for injuries and damages because the vessel wasn’t seaworthy and was steered by untrained staff who failed to conduct safety procedures.

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Maine reports another 572 cases of COVID-19 and 6 additional deaths

by Rachel Ohm October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Hospitalizations also remain high, with 206 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 on Thursday.

Local & State

Organic farmers group seeks help for Maine dairy farmers from company that cut ties to them

by Jessica Lowell October 27, 2021October 28, 2021

Maine’s largest organic food organization is asking international food company Danone to reverse its decision to cancel contracts with 89 organic dairy producers, including 14 in Maine.

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Marc Meyers to become Bath’s permanent city manager

by Kathleen O'Brien October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

Bath announced Marc Meyers will become the permanent city manager beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3 after he served as interim city manager following Peter Owen’s retirement in late August. Meyers served as Owen’s assistant city manager from 2018 to August 2021, but Meyers’ tenure in Bath dates back nearly a decade. He was hired as the […]

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Newly constructed park and ride opens on Cedar Street in Brunswick

by C. Thacher Carter October 27, 2021October 28, 2021

The lot will provide free short-term and long-term parking.

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Brunswick Salvation Army store permanently closes amid labor shortage

by C. Thacher Carter and Kathleen O'Brien October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

The second-hand nonprofit store is among the latest businesses in the Bath-Brunswick area to close or scale back operations — a situation brought on by a lack of employees.