PORTLAND (AP) — A Dresden man has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars for robbing a Bath pharmacy in June. Federal prosecutors said 23-year-old Nicholas Alexander was also sentenced Wednesday to three years of probation for his role in the robbery of the State Road Walgreens. He pleaded guilty last September. Authorities […]
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Delegation pushing for $100M to start new destroyer at BIW
BATH — A leading defense industry analyst said Tuesday that Bath Iron Works is likely to secure the first $100 million the shipyard needs to build a DDG 51 destroyer that lacked funding because of last year’s automatic federal budget cuts. In June, the Department of Defense awarded contracts for nine of Arleigh Burke-class guided […]
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Maine company gives soldiers the gift of golf
In response to a serviceman’s email, a Maine golf company reached out with a massive donation to keep troops deployed to Afghanistan swinging. It began with an innocent inquiry. Staff Sgt. Justin Poirier of Waterville, currently serving with the Maine Army National Guard, contacted Matt Barnard, marketing director at Harris Golf, about purchasing some equipment. […]
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BIW evacuates building because of propane leak
BRUNSWICK — The Bath Iron Works’ Cross Building off Bath Road was evacuated Thursday morning after a small propane leak in a heating unit was discovered. Firefighters responded just after 8 a.m. and found no elevated levels of natural gas in the building, according to Brunswick Fire Lt. Steve Emmons. Only 30 percent of the […]
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BIW awarded $23 million contract modification for work on destroyers
BATH — The Department of Defense has awarded Bath Iron Works a $23 million contract modification to continue work on the DDG 51 class of destroyers. The funds will allow BIW to provide further planning, design and liaison work for the destroyers, BIW spokesman Matt Wickenheiser said Monday. “This is money we had planned for […]
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Bath boy frees himself from attempted abuction
BATH, — Police in Bath are warning residents to be on the lookout for the driver of a minivan who tried to abduct a 12-year-old boy. Police say the boy was approached by a man driving a minivan on Middle Street at about 3 p.m. Wednesday. The driver of the van grabbed the boy, and […]
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Clarence ‘Dan’ Carpenter
1940 – 2013 LITCHFIELD — Clarence “Dan” Carpenter, 73, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, Dec. 10, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1940, in Houlton, the son of Henry and Sadie Carpenter. He was educated in Houlton schools. After graduation, he […]
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Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Bath
The Maine Lottery announced Thursday that someone bought a Powerball ticket in Bath worth $1 million. The winning numbers were 1-10-13-18-19, Powerball 27. The ticket was sold at the Clipper Mart on Leeman Highway for Wednesday night’s drawing. Ticket holders from several states who had five matching numbers won $1 million. Ticket holders in Nebraska and […]
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BIW to lay off 118 workers
BATH — A Bath Iron Works spokesman on Thursday confirmed that the shipyard will lay off 118 workers effective Dec. 19. The layoffs — including 50 preservation technicians (painters), 27 pipefitters and 41 shipfitters, were announced to Dan Dowling, president of Local S6 of the Machinists union, just after noon Thursday. Dowling said approximately 300 […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Michelle Grimmo, 43, of 2 Mark St., violating conditions of release, 2:31 a.m. Friday at that address. * Bricknell Dorelas, 31, of Brockton, Mass., unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, 6:07 a.m. Friday at 144 Lisbon St. * Jessamyn Ouellette, 20, of 17 Horton St., warrant, 8:25 a.m. Friday at that address. Auburn […]