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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Brunswick council chairperson resigns, special election set
Sande Updegraph, the District 4 councilor, will resign effective Dec. 31.
Lincoln Theater to host CatVideoFest 2025 to benefit Midcoast Humane of Edgecomb
Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta will host CatVideoFest 2025 beginning Saturday, Aug. 9, featuring a compilation of the latest and greatest cat videos from across the globe. Edited by Will Braden, creator of the popular “Henri, le Chat Noir,” and presented by Oscilloscope Laboratories, this 74-minute reel features a mix of unique submissions, charming animations, creative […]
Pejepscot History Center holds 200th birthday celebration for Fanny Chamberlain
Three years older than her famous husband, Frances “Fanny” Chamberlain turns 200 on Tuesday, Aug. 12. To celebrate, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, located at 226 Maine St. in Brunswick and operated by Pejepscot History Center, is holding a special Fanny-themed tour and a birthday party open house. The tour takes place at 2:30 p.m. […]
Jailhouse Rock an evening of family fun and history in Wiscasset
It’s party time at the Old Lincoln County Jail in Wiscasset: Jailhouse Rock is an event for all ages with dancing, food, lawn games and tours of the jail cells from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The stewardship committee of Lincoln County Historical Association’s Old Jail invites young and old for an evening of music […]
BIW takes on production of another DDG 51 destroyer
Bath Iron Works announced on Thursday the U.S. Navy has exercised an option to add an additional DDG 51 destroyer to the multiyear contract awarded in 2023. “We are proud to be selected to build this ship for the U.S. Navy and to continue our legacy of contributing to the nation’s defense,” Charles F. Krugh, […]
New food truck in West Bath revives an old favorite
A new hot dog and grilled cheese food truck brings back the nostalgia of Danny’s on the Mall into West Bath, with retiree David Crocker looking to become a staple in the Midcoast community.
North Nobleboro Day returns with music, food and old-fashioned fun
The annual North Nobleboro Day is back for the 53rd years on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Nobleboro Community Hall on Upper East Pond Road. This lively community celebration draws crowds of locals and visitors with a winning mix of food, music and community spirit. The day kicks […]
Downtown Freeport storefronts filling out
In 2021, Freeport’s business vacancy rate was at its highest since the 2008 financial crisis, but today the rate has fallen to around 5%.
Maine Maritime Academy brings training center to former Wayfair building in Brunswick
With an eye toward creating a regional training center for the maritime trades, Maine Maritime Academy has leased the nearly 50,000-square-foot former Wayfair call center at Brunswick Landing. The Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center already has welcomed a first cohort from the decades-old Bath Iron Works Apprentice School. In August, nearly 20 students from Region […]