The Bowdoinham Public Library has opened a used-books store, Merryreading Books, in the basement of Merrymeeting Hall on Main Street. Operated entirely by volunteers in donated space, the venture is intended to replace the revenue generated by the town’s annual plant sale, which will end next May after 50 years. Recently, the library — which […]

Winter safety kits containing blankets, carbon monoxide detectors, flashlights and more are being distributed by the Bowdoinham Food Pantry, fire department, town office and local ride-sharing program.