I’ve experienced a lifelong identity crisis, of sorts, because of my name (or names), and I’ve actually kind of enjoyed it – most of the time. The controversy began in 1970, around the time that I made my almost 10-pound newborn debut (sorry, Mom). Apparently, the discussion between my parents centered on whether to name […]
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Local roundup: Lisbon field hockey routs Telstar
Greyhounds next will play in the MVC championship on Thursday.
Fearing coastal pollution, Brunswick passes moratorium to delay housing development in watershed
The Brunswick Town Council responded to growing concerns about the health of its coastal ecosystems Monday evening by imposing an emergency moratorium on development projects within the Maquoit Bay Watershed.
From the Chamber: 10 October updates in 100 words or less
It’s time, once again, for 10 updates happening in the region in 100 words or less. These are often unrelated topics that just don’t fit neatly into one column, but they’re very useful morsels of information for community members to know. No time to waste, so here we go: Business leaders: Join us tonight for […]
Bath Savings Trust Company promotes operations manager to trust operations officer
Bath Savings Trust Company President Tom Whelan recently announced the promotion of Sarah Grover to trust operations officer. In her new role, Grover will manage many aspects of the operations of the firm which has roughly $1.5 billion under management for clients throughout the country. “Sarah’s calm leadership and strong work ethic make her the […]
Maine law firm celebrates its 30th year
The firm of Hopkinson and Abbondanza has offices in Bath and Portland.
United Way of Mid Coast Maine open to new nonprofit partnerships
Applications for new funding partnerships are open until Nov. 18.
Elwood Watson: Will no Republican criticize racism within their party?
This past weekend, Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville suggested in comments railing against reparations that Black Americans were “the people that do the crime.” Speaking at a Donald Trump rally for Republican candidates in Nevada, Tuberville described Democrats as engaged in a battle to take from white people and give to Black people, whom he […]
Letters to the editor: Election endorsements and denouncements
On Thelander’s conspiracies I am writing in response to the top story in Friday’s Times Record (“Thelander says touting fringe myths was a mistake”). Given how “out there” the rumors were, and how they were accepted and repeated by Mr. Thelander, my reaction is to say how glad I am to have Rep. Pingree as […]
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Unpredictable weather is normal sea kayaking Downeast
Our original plan to complete a four-day sea kayak excursion along the Bold Coast in Eastern Maine was aborted after the first day due to foggy weather and turbulent seas. Six Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society Chowderheads regrouped and resolved to take advantage of other exceptional sea kayak opportunities the Downeast coastline has to offer. […]