Sagadahoc County Commissioners approved opioid settlement funds to hire a professional who helps access the resources and services, from addiction help to heating aid.
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The time is now to prep for winter in Maine
As temperatures start to drop during the evenings and mornings are colder, we are reminded that fall is now well and truly here, with winter following closely behind it. While the State of Maine and many local organizations offer heating assistance to those who need it, federal staffing cuts to the Low Income Home Energy […]
A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses
Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.
What the Maine Legislature is doing to protect our coastal resources
The high surf throughout Southern and Midcoast Maine caused by Hurricane Erin is a reminder that hurricane season is once again upon us. Storms like these have the potential to threaten Maine’s coast and pose risks to our heritage industries. As I’ve written before, LD 1, “An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine’s Communities, […]
Reid State Park to build educational hub in Georgetown
The park is hoping to fundraise $100,000 to convert a concessions stand into a nature center featuring exhibits and educational programming.
Tackling boater safety this legislative session
Now that we are into the second half of the Maine summer, it’s good to brush up on the hazards and risks possible when we’re out enjoying summer activities on the water. While 2025 is shaping up to be on par with previous summers in terms of the number of accidents, any boating fatality is […]
Abandoned boat in Sasanoa River costs Arrowsic more than $8,000
The town had the boat removed after it ran aground in February.
New footbridge improves access to Squirrel Point in Arrowsic
Bridge damaged by rising tides replaced with support from community.
Patten Free Library’s Summer Reading 2025 challenge kicks off on Friday
Patten Free Library will kick off Summer Reading 2025 from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, June 20. Activities will include a bounce house, music, ice cream from Zellie’s and the opportunity to register for Summer Reading and collect a free book. “I want to make this summer about literacy of all kinds, and our theme of ‘Level […]
Bath-area voters approve school budget
The proposed school budget for Regional School District 1 easily passed in all four communities.