AUBURN — Off the foot of a freshman, Edward Little found its scoring touch, just in time for one of its most important victories of the season. Jared Plourde, thrust into the striker role for a young Edward Little team trying to navigate a deep and talented KVAC, knocked in a pair of goals to […]
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Georgia medical product company opens new plant in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — A Georgia-based medical products company is celebrating the official opening of its new manufacturing facility in Brunswick. Maine Economic and Community Development Commissioner George Gervais said Molnlycke Health Care‘s $47 million facility in Brunswick will result in 40 new jobs by the end of 2013 and more jobs next year. Gervais is planning […]
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Mission Circle harvest supper BOWDOIN — The Mission Circle will hold its annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at West Bowdoin Baptist Church, 54 West Road. The meal includes baked beans and red flannel hash. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for ages 5-11 and free for preschoolers. Mid-Coast College […]
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Police investigate stabbing in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — A 37-year-old Sabattus man suffered serious cuts in an apparent stabbing Wednesday night on Cushing Street, according to police. Brunswick police received a call at 6 p.m. reporting a fight in the middle of Cushing Street in front of the Beverage Rack. “When we got here, we found a 37-year-old man behind the […]
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Bake sale in CMMC lobby LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association will hold a We Bake for Bennett bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at CMMC’s main lobby on High Street. To donate baked goods, contact Sue at 577-5991. Dance benefits adaptive sports AUBURN — Hillside Family Riders Snowmobile Club […]
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Joshua Chamberlain’s Medal of Honor returned to Brunswick
BRUNSWICK (AP) — Civil War general Joshua Chamberlain’s original Congressional Medal of Honor has arrived back in Brunswick. The medal Chamberlain received in 1893 for his heroism at Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg is at the Pejepscot Historical Society. The historical society received the medal in an anonymous package in July but […]
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Joshua Chamberlain’s Medal of Honor surfaces at church sale
BRUNSWICK — One of the most prestigious medals earned by one of Maine’s most decorated sons was discovered at a church sale and turned over to a Brunswick-based organization for safe keeping, the group announced Monday. The U.S. Army Medal of Honor was awarded to Civil War hero Joshua Chamberlain — who would go on […]
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Breastfeeding support group AUBURN — Expectant women and breastfeeding mothers are invited to a La Leche League meeting to be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at 102 Bennett Ave. Babies are always welcome. Discussion will focus on “The Advantages of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby.” All concerns about breastfeeding are welcome for discussion. […]
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Landmark Brunswick clothing store sold
BRUNSWICK (AP) — A landmark Brunswick business is closing its doors for good in November after 124 years. The owners of Pennell’s Clothing Store said they sold their Maine Street building on Sept. 3 and now have two months to liquidate their inventory. Pennell’s opened in 1889 and has been owned for the last four-plus […]
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Thief makes off with nine unripe marijuana plants potentially worth $36,000
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick police are investigating the theft of nine marijuana plants from two licensed growers on Thursday. Officers responded to a Thomas Point Road home Friday morning after two residents reported that nine plants growing outside their home had been cut and stolen overnight, Brunswick police Officer Julia Gillespie said Saturday. The unripe plants […]