Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Co. will provide repair services for sailboats and power yachts in Shelter Bay, Panama.
June 2012
New jobless program launches in Maine
WorkShare allows workers to stay on the job with reduced hours when businesses experience temporary slowdowns.
Cigarette sparks Auburn salvage yard fire
Several 55-gallon barrels of flammable liquids and flooding of the Little Androscoggin add difficulties in getting fire under control.
Family visit turns into aid for 2,000 poor
On a visit to see family in Pakistan last November, Dr. Irfan Ali of Augusta volunteered his services at tiny Aisha Bibi Memorial Hospital.
Separate Waterville thefts net four guns
WATERVILLE — An assault-type rifle and a shotgun were among four guns stolen recently in separate incidents.
Accused bottle bomb maker faces criminal charges
WATERVILLE — A Waterville man faces charges of criminal use of explosives after making and detonating chemical bottle bombs on Sherwin Street, according to police.
Lightning cited in Temple fire that destroyed barn
TEMPLE — A lighting strike earlier in the week likely caused an electrical fire that destroyed a barn and two vehicles Sunday afternoon and damaged a nearby home, injuring a firefighter inside when a ceiling tile collapsed, fire officials said.
LePage officials woo giant manufacturer for Brunswick site
The LePage administration is hoping the world’s largest manufacturer of aircraft and trains will consider expanding its operations to Maine.
It’s now or never to view Venus transit
FAIRFIELD — The L.C. Bates Museum staff is hoping the stars are shining early Tuesday evening.