The school budget contributes 4.8% to the town’s projected 7.4% property tax hike, the largest in years.
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Bowdoin College reimbursed nearly $1.4M for coronavirus testing
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has reimbursed Maine more than $282 million for coronavirus-related expenses.
After Brunswick fire, fundraisers and donation drive benefit families who ‘lost everything’
A June 11 fire at the Perryman Village housing development destroyed five apartments.
After voters reject bond bid, Bowdoinham seeks ways to save decaying town hall
Failing to pass a $1 million bond for repairs, Bowdoinham’s Town Hall Committee is asking the community for help.
Portland hotel opens its doors to ukulele flash mob
The 100 ukulele players planned to congregate Tuesday morning in Congress Square Park, but bad weather forced them to find another venue.
Nearly 4 decades after infant died in gravel pit, mother of ‘Baby Jane Doe’ to serve 6 years in prison
Lee Ann Daigle, 59, pleaded guilty to manslaughter but maintains that she thought her baby was stillborn when she gave birth in Frenchville in December 1985.
Maine will receive at least $235 million in settlements from companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis
A Maine Monitor analysis looks at who stands to benefit from this money and why it matters.
Woolwich wild food fan competing for ‘MasterChef’ title
Nina Interlandi Bell made venison dumplings during an audition round in May and now is among 20 contestants vying for the Fox show’s $250,000 prize.
Brunswick schools hires new finance director
Lesley Wysocki, who is director of finance and operations for a school system in Connecticut, will replace Kelly Wentworth.
New art studio opens in Lisbon
Work in Progress Art Studio offers pottery classes and studio space at 52 Lisbon St.