New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, News, Times Record
Richmond author’s book focuses on how kids can heal in nature
Richmond author and illustrator Evelyn Dean publishes “My Earth Journey” to show young readers the tools they can find in the natural world when faced with difficult situations.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
Posted inTimes Record
Jumpstarting workforce solutions in the Midcoast this fall starts now
Under the leadership o, and in partnership with the United Way of Mid Coast Maine, our Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber of Commerce had a stellar pilot of the Connecting to Tomorrow workforce programs this past spring. The work culminated in a celebration in May at Union + Co. where the students and businesses who participated in […]
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Maine high school sports year filled with you-had-to-see-it-to-believe-it moments
A title-game finish for the ages. Big-time performances. The 2024-25 school year had it all.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year
A late-night hockey game and the upset of the year highlight the list.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Richmond mini-golf park adds second 18-hole course
The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Swan Island ferry restoration effort makes slow progress over IF&W objection
Legislation poised to become law creates a working group to explore restoring public access to Swan Island, but state wildlife managers say such a plan would require staff and money and they prefer to focus on wildlife management and facilities maintenance.
Posted inDo This, Guides, Local & State
Choose from 20 places to play mini golf in Maine
Find dog-, dinosaur- and nautical-themed courses, as well as snack bars and ice cream stands at several.