David Downes of Brunswick lost his footing as the boat he was on was docking, and he died after about 5 minutes in the water on Jan. 15.
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Harpswell boat-building class passes traditions to next generation
Ann Flannery’s course, still open to new students age 9-16, runs through May.
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Maine native puts up $100 million to open Northeastern research center in Portland
David Roux and the Boston-based university will create a graduate school in collaboration with Portland-area tech companies.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Times Record
Suspect in Gardiner shooting-stabbing case goes before judge
Dylan Ketcham, 21, of Gardiner, charged with elevated aggravated assault for allegedly attacking Caleb Trudeau, 21, with a knife.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Times Record
Man accused of killing neighbor with machete to go on trial
A Limington man, Bruce Akers, is accused of killing his neighbor Douglas Flint in June 2016.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education, Times Record
Maine students’ test scores improve in English, stay about the same in science and math
Education Commissioner Pender Makin cautions against using the assessment as an indicator of how schools are performing, saying it is only ‘one snapshot.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Fishing community mourns crew lost at sea as hard workers, devoted to their families
Christopher Pinkham and Arnold ‘Joe’ Nickerson are remembered as experienced fishermen who leave behind loving families.
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‘5-star’ facelift planned for Brunswick’s Tontine Mall
The proposed vision for the Tontine includes a glass porch and extended three-season patio seating, a new interior layout, more natural light, at least two new businesses and, above the existing structure, two new floors with 16 market-rate apartment units.
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Employees of Maine charter school vote against unionizing
Staff at Maine Connections Academy voted 10-9 against joining the state teacher’s union, reversing the results of a previous election that resulted in a federal labor board dispute.
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CMP president orders internal review of winter disconnect notices
Central Maine Power’s Doug Herling said he was disturbed by the ‘tone’ used in the utility’s shutoff notices to customers with outstanding bills.