Brunswick police say a Lewiston man — Daniel Chamberland, 31 — is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a chase early Thursday morning. Chamberland was asking River Road residents to use the phone because he had run out of gas at around 3 a.m., according to Police Chief Scott Stewart. When a homeowner […]
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.
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Trump: ‘Glad to have helped’ striking union workers, Bath shipyard reach agreement
President Trump on Monday tweeted that he was “Glad to have helped” striking workers at Bath Iron Works and shipyard management reach a tentative agreement. CONGRATS to General Dynamic’s Bath Iron Works & Local S6 on reaching a tentative agreement after the long strike. GD builds GREAT Arleigh-Burke destroyers. Super boost for Maine Economy. Glad […]
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Shipyard union says talks ‘breaking down’ with shipbuilder
Union Facebook post: ‘Negotiations appear to be breaking down as the bigger issues are being addressed.’
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine Maritime Museum to offer alternative expeditionary learning semester
New educational program for sixth and seventh-graders begins this fall
Posted inLocal & State, News
Caution urged along southern Midcoast beaches following fatal shark attack
Both Popham Beach and Reid State Park are telling beachgoers to stay in shallow water — about waist-deep, according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine has never had a fatal shark attack. Why now?
Despite Monday’s fatality, attacks on humans are rare and often accidental.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin College to provide iPads to all students during pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 crisis in which Bowdoin College will be conducting nearly all fall semester classes online, the college will issue iPad tablets to each student in the coming weeks. “This really levels the playing field for the students for whom internet access has been unreliable or non-existent,” said Senior Vice President and Chief […]
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Gelato Fiasco pints to benefit Maine State Music Theatre
To help Maine State Music Theatre weather the cancelation of its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Gelato Fiasco has created pints celebrating the theater’s past productions. Pints cost $12, with 50% of sales benefiting Maine State’s $1.5 million Lifeline Fund to ensure the theater will return 2021. Pre-order pints can be picked up […]
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Two car crash delays Route 1 traffic in Brunswick
A two-vehicle crash slowed traffic on Route 1 southbound near the Bath Iron Works Harding Plant in east Brunswick on Tuesday. Police and firefighters were alerted to the crash at about 4:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two vehicles in the median, with one atop the other. Police say their investigation found that a 2010 […]
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Shipyard hiring temporary workers; mediation next week
Shipbuilders went on strike June 22 after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract in dispute that’s primarily centered on subcontractors, work rules and seniority.