Police: Body found in Brunswick Friday was missing Topsham man

Police received a call about an abandoned vehicle off Bunganuc Road at 8:42 p.m. on Thursday, “describing circumstances that caused us to fear for the safety of the occupant,” Cmdr. Mark Waltz said.

After substantial cuts, Brunswick town and school budgets could still mean 6% tax increase

“The budget presented now reflects the new reality — significant reductions in municipal revenues,” Town Manager John Eldridge wrote in a letter to the council. “Recognizing that many taxpayers are facing difficult times, the proposed tax rate increase related to municipal services is less than 1%.”

Mid Coast Hospital treating two for coronavirus, confirms 22 cases overall

Though cases remain low, the financial cost of the virus continues to mount as the hospital continues to see a significant decrease in other patients.

Forget ‘murder hornets,’ Maine officials warn itch-inducing caterpillars are coming back

Maine Department of Health and Human Services officials are urging the public to take precautions against browntail moth caterpillars, which are covered in toxic hairs that release into the air and can cause a skin reaction like poison ivy and trouble breathing if inhaled.

Freeport faces 3.87% tax hike, officials look to reduce burden

The proposed $10.5 million municipal budget would lower taxes by .12%, but when combined with Freeport’s projected $19.7 million share of the Regional School Unit 5 budget, it would raise taxes. The town’s saving grace may come in the form of a $1 million tax rate stabilization fund.

For now, Great State of Maine Air Show still in works for August

Under the current statewide reopening plan, gatherings are limited to 50 people through the end of August. The 2017 air show drew about 35,000 people. Officials will make a decision by July 1 at the latest.

Annual Run for Independence goes virtual

The event is Independence Association’s largest public-facing fundraiser, and funds go toward the organization’s health and wellness services.

Photos: A new location and look, but business as usual at land trust’s farmers market

Brunswick rolls back some restrictions to comply with governor’s reopening plan

Some of the town’s stricter limitations, like requiring restaurants not allow customers to enter the business, only allowing child care centers to have 12 children per group and mandating face coverings for all employees of indoor public-serving businesses, still stand.

Freeport approves tax break for L.L. Bean corporate HQ expansion

In exchange for a tax incentive, L.L. Bean officials granted an easement on property intended for a multi-use trail and will help clean up Concord Gully Brook, a longtime priority for the town.