The second annual Boots and Brews 5K Run will kick off at 10 a.m. on May 6 at 23 Depot St. in Freeport. Last year’s hosts are back: L.L. Bean, Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company, Gritty’s Freeport Brew Pub, Maine Beer Company and Mast Landing Brewing Company. Proceeds benefit the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce. Join […]
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Climate talk highlights how to save money, reduce carbon emissions
The City of Bath Climate Action Commission’s Climate Conversations at the Patten Free Library continue at 5:30 p.m. May 3. The public is invited to a presentation by Bridget Gifford, who will discuss Efficiency Maine’s residential offerings. The program will describe how homeowners can receive thousands of dollars in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. Gifford, program […]
Fire destroys The Last Unicorn restaurant in downtown Waterville
The blaze early Sunday morning leveled the eatery at 8 Silver St. and forced a road closure on Main Street downtown.
Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine’s chronic homelessness.
House on Front Street in Richmond is a total loss after RV catches on fire
The fire started around 8 a.m. and nine departments responded to the fire after a second alarm was called.
Railroad spills 500 gallons of fuel in northern Maine derailment cleanup
The state issued a warning to Canadian Pacific Kansas City on Friday after the company’s clean-up efforts resulted in the discharge of diesel fuel from a locomotive’s tanks.
Richmond School Committee adds positions back into proposed budget after residents oppose cuts
The positions officials planned to cut included two that are now filled, and several that are vacant but that residents said are needed.
Brunswick celebrates 12th annual Poem in Your Pocket Day
Brunswick businesses are encouraging people to pick up poems for the town’s annual Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 27.
Brunswick homeless shelter announces new leader
Tedford Housing runs the Midcoast’s only homeless shelter and is raising money for a new building.
Brunswick police officer honored for saving man’s life
Brunswick police Officer Zach Huber went “above and beyond” saving a suicidal man last year.