Maine Department of Transportation’s announcement comes as the Federal Highway Administration confirms it is cheaper to replace the Brunswick-Topsham bridge than repair it.
John Swinconeck
John Swinconeck is the executive editor of The Times Record, The Forecaster group, American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly. He has spent most of his journalistic career covering local news in Maine. When not working he enjoys collecting cheap guitars, cooking and spending time with his wife and kids. He lives in Bath. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine.
Lincoln, Sagadahoc nonprofits get $69K in emergency food and shelter funding
Eight organizations serving Lincoln and Sagadahoc County residents in need of emergency food and shelter support will receive $69,604 in funds from the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). The grants are part of federal the program’s and American Rescue Plan Act funds. In Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, United Way of Mid Coast Maine […]
Phippsburg man dies in Tuesday boating incident
Marine Patrol identified the victim as Vincent Wells, 37, of Phippsburg
Shellfish attitude in lobster land: Maine oysters boom
The state’s 2021 oyster harvest was the largest and most valuable in its history, benefiting hatcheries such as Mere Point Oyster Company in Brunswick.
Bath elementary school, damaged in weekend blaze, catches fire again Monday
Allan Thomas Vigil, 30, of Bath was arraigned Monday in connection with the fire he allegedly set late Friday night.
Bowdoin College Class of 2022 graduates
The college’s outgoing president took time to remember those lost to racial injustice, mass shootings.
Aerospace executive takes over as Bath Iron Works president
Charles F. Krugh of Gulfstream Aerospace takes over at the Bath-based shipbuilder.
Four Irish siblings honor brother’s legacy at warship ceremony in Bath
A Navy destroyer will bear the name of Lance Cpl. Patrick Gallagher, an Irish-born Marine who was killed in Vietnam.
New shipbuilding supervisor takes command at Bath Iron Works
Capt. David Hart relieved Capt. Joseph Tuite as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Bath, during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, March 25. SUPSHIP Bath oversees the design and construction of five Navy ship classes at private shipyards in Bath, San Diego, California and Marinette, Wisconsin. As the 32nd commanding officer, Hart […]
Brothers who saved Topsham bus invited to opening game by Patriots owner Kraft
Robert Kraft surprised MSAD 75 students Connor and Seamus Collins, who stopped the bus and called 911 after the driver became incapacitated.