Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, will hold public office hours on from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rep. Cluchey’s office on 43 Main St. in Bowdoinham. Office hours provide residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with state government services. Sen. Vitelli and […]
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Topsham-area school board chairperson decides not to resign after parents plead with him to stay
After SAD 75 School Board Chairperson Frank Wright sent an email to board members expressing plans to resign on March 9, dozens of parents and residents showed up to a Thursday meeting asking him to reconsider.
SAD 75 superintendent pursues diversity, equity initiatives
The creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the help of a consultant to set goals will allow the schools to work on racial and inclusion problems, Superintendent Steve Connolly says.
Repeated leadership changes spark uncertainty among SAD 75 parents
Superintendent Steve Connolly announced his resignation last Thursday, claiming the political and ideological beliefs of some were dividing the district.
Brunswick animal shelter gets support from local students
Mt. Ararat Middle Schoolers donate $550 to the Midcoast Humane Society in Brunswick.
Democrat Sally Cluchey takes the state House seat in District 52
With 62% of the vote, Democrat Sally Cluchey beat independent candidate Peter Lewis to represent Bowdoin, Bowdoinham and Richmond.
Republican Galletta edges Breen in tight District 98 race
Republican Joseph Galletta captured 52% of the vote to edge competitor Orion Breen in a race to represent House District 98, according to unofficial election results.
Lisbon to add corrosion control to water; local ATV trails trails closer to connecting
The Town Council additionally tabled the first reading on a revised cannabis ordinance.
Bowdoin apple orchard kicks off busy fall, despite a dry Maine summer
Orchard owner Chris Sprague said the apples are a little smaller this year, but still very sweet.
Sharing the harvest put free produce on the table
Merrymeeting Gleaners hosts its weekly sharing table Wednesday in front of the Topsham Public Library, and will continue through the winter, taking operations inside once the weather turns.