Resident Christine Miller, 64, died Tuesday of ‘sharp force injuries,’ police say. Robert McClure, 71, has been charged with murder.
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L.L. Bean’s annual Northern Lights holiday events kick off
There are curling lanes, a temporary barn, heated benches and a mailbox with a direct line to Santa outside L.L. Bean’s flagship store.
Topsham police have ‘person of interest’ in custody after Elm Street death
Topsham police said Tuesday there’s no risk to the public after a death at River Landing Senior Housing Apartments. The heavy police response prompted several Topsham schools to tell students and staff to shelter in place briefly Tuesday morning. The department says it has a “person of interest” in custody after police responded to a […]
Bath Iron Works awarded $58 million contract for services for new destroyers
Bath Iron Works has 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in various stages of production.
Bath Democrat announces run for state Senate to succeed Majority Leader Vitelli
Jean Guzzetti, a former Sagadahoc County register of probate and legislative policy analyst, is running to replace Eloise Vitelli, who is term-limited.
Italian guitarist brings music to Boothbay stage Dec. 1
Peppino D’Agostino’s music continues to resonant in Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House, though it’s been several years since his last performance on the historic stage. On Friday, Dec. 1, this acclaimed Italian fingerstyle guitarist returns to Maine to perform at the Opera House. The Chicago Tribune says “D’Agostino plays steel-string guitar with virtuosity and complexity. … […]
Topsham schools shelter in place after heavy police presence on Elm Street
Mt. Ararat, Woodside and Williams-Cone Elementary schools sheltered in place this morning after police responded to an incident. Police haven’t released details about the incident.
Peter Funt: Fed up? Yes. Nasty? No.
If you listen to pollsters and politicians, or consume heavy doses of social media and cable-TV news, you might come away thinking the nation is in a collective bad mood. We’re said to be irritable, even hostile. I’ve just come off a 18-day road trip that took me from New Hampshire to Florida, spending time […]
The Maine Idea: New Hampshire’s primary has seen better days
New Hampshire’s long reign as the nation’s premier presidential primary may be coming to an end. For the first time since 1968, an incumbent Democratic president seeking reelection will not be on the ballot. Lyndon Johnson performed poorly in that fateful year. Though his “uncommitted” slate finished first on March 12, the 42% garnered by […]
From the Chamber: Lots to be thankful for, Part III
Thanks to those who have mentioned this series to me in the past week and specifically those who mentioned a story or two that really connected with them — it’s always fulfilling as the writer to get that feedback. It’s also important to continue to spread good news and things we’re thankful for during a […]