FORT WAYNE, Ind. The neighbor who was babysitting a 9-year-old Indiana girl when she went missing last week will be formally charged with murder today, a heartbreaking turn for the girl’s relatives who considered him a family friend. Authorities said Monday night that Aliahna Lemmon had been found dead and Mike Plumadore, who was watching […]
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Odd news keeps New Englanders laughing, thinking
BOSTON Unlucky and stupid criminals, natural oddities, strange quests and weird accomplishments may not be earth-shattering news, but they all grabbed headlines across New England in 2011, providing comic relief and touching moments to the tragic and serious news of the year. Given their nationwide reach, it’s not surprising that a new Ben & Jerry’s […]
BRIEFS
Marijuana facility amenities targeted PORTLAND (AP) — A state health official says plans by the operators of a medical marijuana dispensary scheduled to open in Portland next month to include a coffee bar, acupuncture clinic and “vapor lounge” at the facility run afoul of state rules. John Thiele of the Health and Human Services Department […]
TOPSHAM POLICE
Summonses Juvenile male, 16, of Topsham, Dec. 10, 1:41 p.m., charged with theft, on Lewiston Road. Robert Harris, 36, of 17 Beech St., Lisbon, Nov. 24, 1:43 a.m., charged with operating after suspension, on Lewiston Road. news@timesrecord.com
Ditch plunge sends driver to hospital
WEST BATH — A West Bath woman was taken to Mid Coast Hospital on Monday afternoon after a single- vehicle crash on Berrys Mill Road. Paula Lozier, 38, of 198 Sabino Road, West Bath, lost control of her 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer at about 4:10 p.m. near 159 Berrys Mill Road and crashed into a ditch and […]
Poster contest deadline nears
BATH — Students in sixth- through 12-grade are eligible to participate in a poster design contest to advertise a Japanese celebration weekend as part of the Bath-Tsugaru, Japan Sister City Exchange Program scheduled for Feb. 2 to Feb. 5. Posters will advertise the celebration weekend, which will include activities for children and adults such as a […]
RICHMOND POLICE
Arests John Manchester, 44, of 17 Hall Road, Woolwich, Dec. 9, 11:50 p.m., charged with operating under the influence, on Route 197. Jasper Thomas Barber, 25, of 84 Main St., Dec. 10, 12:36 a.m., charged with disorderly conduct, on Main Street. news@timesrecord.com
Man hurt in crash
BRUNSWICK — 44-year-old man was taken to Mid Coast Hospital Friday night following a rear-end collision on the Route 196 on-ramp to Route 1 northbound. Eric Farnham, 44, of 15 Mountain Road in West Bath, driving a 1991 GMC pick-up truck, rear-ended a 2005 Ford driven by 42-year-old William Munsey of Topsham, Brunswick Police Sgt. Russ […]
Copper caper suspect arrested
BOWDOINHAM — A 27-year-old Bowdoinham man was arrested on Christmas morning after allegedly stealing copper and metal from another Bowdoinham residence days before. Darrell Wilson, 27, of 786 Carding Machine Road, Bowdoinham, was arrested at his home just after 10 a.m. Sunday, Chief Deputy Brett Strout of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Office said today. Officers […]