BATH — Voters in Regional School Unit 1 approved a $33.9 million spending plan at the polls Tuesday. In Bath, 124 voters supported the budget, while 23 voted against it. Another 55 voters marked “yes” on their ballots in Woolwich, where 24 voters opposed the school budget. Just 33 people in Phippsburg cast ballots, backing the budget […]
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Decision time about another bait cut for lobster fishermen
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Fishermen of a key bait species might soon learn how much of a reduction in catch they will face in the near future. Federal regulators have slashed the catch limits for Atlantic herring, which is an important source of bait for America’s lucrative lobster fishery. The New England Fishery Management Council is meeting […]
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Maine expands list of abortion providers
AUGUSTA — Maine is making it easier to get an abortion with the governor’s signing of a bill Monday to allow medical professionals who are not doctors to perform the procedure. The bill, which Democratic Gov. Janet Mills introduced herself, will go into effect 90 days after the Legislature adjourns, which is expected in mid-June. […]
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Former Lisbon High School student who says she was assaulted in school parking lot gets protection order against alleged assailant
LEWISTON — A former Lisbon High School student has been granted a 6-month protection from abuse order against the classmate who she alleges sexually assaulted her in the high school parking lot in April. Both parties agreed to the order approved by a judge in Lewiston District Court Friday. The 18-year-old alleged victim lives in […]
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Trek Across Maine kicks off Friday, cyclists hit road in Brunswick Friday morning, Sunday afternoon
BRUNSWICK — George and Lynette Eastman have been spray painting route markers for the Trek Across Maine for the better part of two weeks, as they and other volunteers work to make sure everything is in order before riders kick up their kickstands and head out for the annual 180-mile bike ride. The Trek Across […]
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Review: Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘Sophisticated Ladies’ encapsulates music of Ellington in stunning song and dance
Maine State Music Theatre has kicked off its 2019 season with toe-tapping (literally) style with “Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies.” This is a revue, which means it’s essentially a showcase for Ellington’s work, brought to life by a powerhouse live big band and an ensemble of singers and dancers. It’s not designed to have a plot that connects each showpiece, there’s a […]
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Future Bath-built destroyer to be named for WWII Navy Cross recipient
Secretary of the U.S. Navy Richard V. Spencer named a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 132, in honor of U.S.Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, who was awarded the Navy Cross for his service during World War II. USS Quentin Walsh will be constructed at Bath Iron Works. The ship will be 509 feet long, have a beam of […]
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Wiscasset diver 1 of 2 honored for rescuing motorist from icy pond in Maine
GROTON, Conn. (AP) — Two Navy divers are being presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for rescuing a motorist from an icy pond in Maine. Divers John McLeod, of Wiscasset, Maine, and Thomas Parhiala Jr., of Salem, New Hampshire, are going to receive the awards from Vice Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard, commander of submarine forces, […]
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Fawn rescued in Oakland after wandering Webb Road crying
A fawn spotted crying along Webb Road in Oakland on Monday was rescued by the Oakland animal control officer and a neighbor. It was headed to a wildlife sanctuary where it would be nourished and later released. Sonya LaChance said she saw the fawn while out on a walk and notified Animal Control Officer Pat […]
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Wilton man charged with raping, knifing woman
WILTON — A Wilton man is accused of knocking a woman unconscious, tying her up, raping her and running a knife down her chest Saturday night at a residence on Welch Road, according to police. Jason L. Baker Sr., 44, was arrested on one felony count each of gross sexual assault and aggravated assault with […]