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Food, Local & State, News

Two cheeses tie for Best in Show at Maine Cheese Festival

by Staff report September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Whitefield’s Fuzzy Udder Creamery and Durham’s Spring Day Creamery produced the winners.

Obituaries

Obituary: Brenda Kay (Perry) Palmer

by obituaries September 4, 2025

DURHAM – Brenda Kay (Perry) Palmer died peacefully, in the comfort of her home on Aug. 30, 2025.

A graveside service will …

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Rolling up our sleeves: Strategic planning in Freeport-area schools

by Tom Gray Superintendent's Notebook September 2, 2025

As I settle into my new role as superintendent of RSU 5, I feel grateful for the timing. Right from the start, I get to roll up my sleeves and dive into the work of building a new strategic plan. That might sound like just another document on a shelf — but in reality, a […]

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ Garden Party benefits Curtis Memorial Library

by The Times Record July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Vessel & Vine in Brunswick is hosting an “Alice in Wonderland” Garden Party Fundraiser to benefit Curtis Memorial Library. The event is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Full Hearts Farm in Durham. Fall down the rabbit hole at this fantastical party amidst the larger-than-life flower gardens of Full Hearts Farm, complete with drinks […]

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Lewiston’s housing boom getting statewide attention

by Andrew Rice June 29, 2025July 9, 2025

With more than 1,300 housing units in the development pipeline, the city is playing a major role in the state’s housing goals.

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Midcoast rep.’s bill to strengthen trade workforce signed into law

by The Times Record June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, to strengthen Maine’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on June 13. LD 1117 will allow the Maine Apprenticeship Program to make grants available to certified pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs designed to prepare Mainers for high-wage, in-demand jobs. These grants may […]