BRUNSWICK — Southern New Hampshire University’s Maine Center recognized these local students for academic achievement in the spring 2013 semester. President’s List: Christopher Davis, Brunswick; Matthew Duhaine, Brunswick; John Griscavage, Brunswick; Ashley Woodworth, Topsham; Stephanie Boucher, Harpswell; Jennifer Duhaine, Brunswick; Norman Leblanc, Brunswick; Nickole Leveille, Topsham; Jeffrey Parent, Lisbon; Elizabeth Peters, Richmond; Carl Segerstrom, Wiscasset; […]

GEORGETOWN For Evan James, hands-on instruction is a critical tool in his sixth-grade science and mathematics classes at Georgetown Central School. The Georgetown Education Foundation, which funds programs and resources that are beyond the school’s budget, just made that hands-on experience much more accessible for James and his students. Foundation members, James and Principal Matthew […]

BRUNSWICK Pejepscot Historical Society has announced its Summer 2013 History Walking Tour Series exploring the rich history of Brunswick, Topsham and Harpswell. The tours will be offered Sundays, June 23 through Sept. 8. Special tours will be offered throughout Chamberlain Days, Aug. 9-11. All tours are $3 for Pejepscot Historical Society members; nonmembers pay $3 […]

BRUNSWICK Here are Brunswick High School’s Top 10 graduating seniors: ¦ Nathaniel Vilas, son of Robert Vilas and Margaret Zillioux, is valedictorian of Brunswick High School’s Class of 2013. A recipient of a National Merit Scholarship and a Presidential Scholars Program nomin e e , Nathaniel was accepted early decision at Williams College, where he […]

DAMARISCOTTA The Wednesday Walkers, a walking and hiking group in the Mid-coast, plans a hike or walk every Wednesday morning through November, weather permitting. A typical hike is 2 to 4 miles, usually on trails maintained by a land trust. Walkers meet at the Friends Meeting House in Damariscotta. To receive emails about future hikes, […]

BATH It took Bath resident and critically acclaimed author Richard Rubin months to find just one living American veteran of World War I. But then he found another. And another. Eventually, he managed to find dozens, aged 101 to 113, and interviewed them. All are gone now. A decade-long odyssey to recover the story of […]

BATH The Morse High School faculty and staff join Principal Peter Kahl in recognizing the academic achievement of the following seniors: Co-Valedictorian Bryn Carr resides in Bath with her parents, George and Martha Carr. As an AP Scholar, Carr has received various academic awards for outstanding achievement. She is a member of National Honor Society, […]

Lobstermen are lobbying against a proposed law that would eliminate potential penalties for Maine-based groundfishing boats that catch lobsters in federally regulated waters. More than 20 lobstermen are expected at the State House today to speak out against the bill. They say it would loosen regulations that protect the lobster resource. In a split vote, […]