A destroyer left out of a previous defense spending proposal that could be built in Bath has secured funding.
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.
Bowdoin College to give honorary degrees to 5 women
The degrees are in recognition of the 50th anniversary of female students at the college.
Brunswick aerospace company conducts successful rocket engine test
bluShift Aerospace CEO Sascha Deri said the test ‘was exactly what we were hoping for.’
Bill addressing browntail infestation advances
Members of the Legislature’s Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Conversation voted unanimously on Tuesday in support of a proposal by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would help communities reduce their browntail moth populations. LD 1929, An Act To Provide Assistance to Areas Severely Infested with Browntail Moths, would create a fund for municipalities and nonprofit […]
Former Topsham police officer sentenced for assault in connection with a Mt. Ararat High School student
Randy Cook, 47, of Brunswick is charged with a Class D misdemeanor and has been sentenced to seven days in jail.
Travis Mills Foundation race moves to Brunswick
The annual Miles for Mills, which previously took place in Augusta and later online, is coming to the former Brunswick Naval Air Station in May.
Fire strikes Bowdoinham apartment building
The fire started sometime before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Senate passes defense bill with potential benefits for BIW
The annual national defense act authorizes three new Navy warships that Bath Iron Works could bid on.
Brunswick nonprofit receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives and community facilities in Maine, New Hampshire
The Brunswick-based Genesis Fund was awarded an $825,000 grant from the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund at the U.S. Treasury Department. The CDFI Program invests in and builds the capacity of CDFIs to serve low-income people and underserved communities lacking adequate access to affordable financial products and services. The Genesis Fund’s award provides loan […]
Police identify California woman killed walking in Topsham
Margaret Reid, 38, was walking with her son when she was struck and killed by a Brunswick motorist on Tuesday, police said.