BATH — When war came, America’s women stepped up, filling its shipyards and factories to send supplies to soldiers and sailors abroad. One of those women, 94-year-old Jean Croteau, visited Bath Iron Works for the first time in more than seven decades on last week. Croteau was among the original “Rosie Riveters” — women who joined the […]
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Home is where the heart is: How Midcoast groups are helping seniors stay at home
BRUNSWICK — Linda Cronkhite’s Brunswick home is lavishly decorated. There are paintings and artifacts from her world travels adorning each of its brightly colored walls, and fine couches and comfortable seating in every room. Jim, who asked we not use his last name, has more modest decor at his home in Bowdoin, with limited seating […]
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Lisbon medical pot stores plan to stay, even if they can’t expand into recreational sales
LISBON — Though it will be several months before Lisbon decides whether to allow recreational marijuana businesses, the town’s two new medical marijuana stores say they’re there to stay, even if they can’t expand into recreational sales. The owners of both Lisbon Cannabis Co. and BBB Pharmaceutical Alternatives say they want to expand into recreational retail […]
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Police identify man believed to have drowned after falling in Bath river
BATH – Police Friday are searching in Bath for a man who fell into the Kennebec River shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday. According to Bath police, 35-year-old David Henry Dieterich of Racine, Wisconsin, fell into the river a couple hours before high tide. Bath Det. Sgt. Andrew Booth said it was dark and wet Thursday […]
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Susan Collins hauls in cash for 2020 re-election campaign
Even with no clear candidate waiting in the wings to oppose her, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has been hauling in record amounts of cash for a re-election campaign in 2020. The Maine Republican, who will be seeking her fifth term if she decides to run, collected more than $1.5 million in campaign donations in the […]
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Shortage of emergency dispatchers prompts Maine to consider improving benefits
A nagging shortage of emergency dispatchers who answer calls to police and fire departments around the state has prompted legislation that could improve the pension benefits earned by the workers. Legislators on Monday will hear testimony on a bill that would open up special state retirement plans that previously were available only to police, fire […]
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Man who removed Popham pilings open to handing some out for repurposing
PHIPPSBURG — The man who had the Popham Beach pilings removed says that he’s open to giving a few away to members of the public who want to put them to a new use, but so far it’s not clear how that will happen. Jack Parker, who owns a residence that overlooked the pilings, had […]
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Freeport teacher, student to be honored at inclusion ceremony
Kimberly Medsker-Mehalic of Freeport High School will be among two educators honored April 25 at the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council’s 4th annual inclusion celebration at the State House in Augusta. Medsker-Mehalic, along with Linda Garcia of Hodgdon High School, is being recognized for “encouragement and support” and “extraordinary student participation,” according to a news release. The council will also be honoring Rep. Richard […]
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Feathers over Freeport offers birding fun
FREEPORT – The ninth annual “Feathers over Freeport” event will take place on April 27-28. This event is designed to appeal to birdwatchers of all abilities, especially families and children. Sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands and Freeport Wild Bird Supply, the two-day event will feature […]