A solar contractor is proposing to lease 5 acres of George J. Mitchell Field for up to 35 years to install a community solar farm. ReVision Energy has offices in Montville and Portland, as well as locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. A representative of the company will make a presentation to the Harpswell Select […]
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Curtis Memorial Library copes with suspension of interlibrary loaning
Curtis Memorial Library announced Friday that borrowing between libraries has been temporarily suspended due to extended contract negotiations at the state level for van delivery service. The library expects there will be no ILL delivery through at least mid-August. Over 200 Maine libraries and their patrons are impacted. Libraries have recalled their items in order […]
40th Trek Across Maine will bring about 1,000 bicyclists through Lewiston
The event has raised $31 million since 1985, funding that has gone toward education, advocacy and research about lung diseases and health.
On World Oceans Day, Midcoast leaders eye future of waters on which so many rely
Maine’s Midcoast communities rely on healthy seas and strong infrastructure to thrive. Here are some things town officials and nonprofit leaders are thinking about for World Oceans Day on June 8.
More people are living in Maine and working remotely for out-of-state employers
Jobs and worksites that increased in tandem before the pandemic are now diverging: The number of workplaces now exceeds job growth, according to a Maine Department of Labor report.
Brunswick Wilbur’s Woods project to proceed after appeal struck down
The Zoning Board voted unanimously to accept the Planning Board’s approval of the architectural compatibility of the apartment building planned for the second phase of the project.
Police: No criminal charges for Renegade Monster Truck Tour after Topsham incident
No criminal charges have been filed after a rogue monster truck caused a crash that damaged a utility pole and injured several people on June 1.
Volunteers can learn the ropes of being a docent at networking event
Three southern Midcoast organizations with historic house museums are debuting “Docent College” to train volunteers from 4-:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. The collaboration between Lincoln County Historical Association, Maine Maritime Museum and Pejepscot History Center of Brunswick brings together for the first time current and prospective museum tour guides […]
Freeport residents to vote on school budgets
On the Freeport ballot, residents will vote on its $41.5 million RSU 5 school budget referendum that was approved by the school board last Month.
Brunswick to vote on school budgets on Tuesday
The new budget accounts for the majority of the 2.4% of the tax rate increase.