A 98-year-old Penobscot Native American from Indian Island, Maine, takes part in a sage-burning ceremony.
June 2022
South Portland Council to vote on emergency rent freeze, eviction moratorium
Triggered by recent rent hikes at Redbank Village, the six-month halt would give city officials time to develop a rent stabilization ordinance.
Alex lashes Bermuda, inundates parts of Florida
The storm killed at least nine people in Mexico and three in Cuba.
More women than ever own guns. Could that change gun laws?
Some experts speculate that if more women continue to become gun owners, it could have a ‘huge impact’ on what the gun rights platform will look like.
Guest column: Proposed Cabot Mill mural misses the mark
The old Cabot Mill, known as Fort Andross, is a looming and powerful presence in Brunswick. It sits on the historic Androscoggin River and is within walking distance of downtown Brunswick. It can be seen by all who drive along Route 1. Recently we were troubled and puzzled to learn about plans to create a […]
Bruins fire Cassidy as coach after six seasons
The Bruins made the playoffs in each of Bruce Cassidy’s six seasons behind the bench
Maine farmers look to Pingree, USDA for relief from pandemic, fuel costs
USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree meet with Maine farmers in Brunswick
Australian court makes Google pay $515,000 for defamation
The YouTube videos had been viewed tens of thousands of times, the judge says.
Feedback wanted on Yarmouth intersection proposals
The town of Yarmouth is seeking public feedback at about two proposed concepts for the reconfiguration of the Main Street/Railroad Square intersection. An online public meeting is being held on June 15 at 7 p.m. The Zoom meeting link and more information on the two concepts can be found at yarmouth.me.us/streetscape.
Youth descended on Westbrook police station Saturday where Black juvenile taken
A crowd also confronted police officers at Together Days at Riverbank Park where the juvenile was suspected of fighting.