The Midcoast Council of Governments is hosting a series of Strategic Plan 2022 Sessions to develop a five-year planning and development strategy for the region. The sessions are broken up by region with two meetings per region: Brunswick, Harpswell and Sagadahoc County, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12; Lincoln County, Sept. 21 and Oct. 13; rural […]
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Woman reopens Iraqi market in Waterville following death of her husband
Rosol Hobbi, 24, thought she could not reopen the Iraqi Kabab Market after her husband, Akram “AJ” Mohammad, died in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, but she said the Waterville community rallied around her and encouraged her to reopen.
People Plus to host open house in Brunswick
People Plus will be open to the public on Thursday, September 22, 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a special Open House event. As the Brunswick Area Senior Community Center, People Plus will be showcasing all of the activities, clubs, programs and games that are held at the Center daily, weekly and monthly at this single […]
Two people shot, seriously wounded in Old Port
The early morning shootings are the latest in a series of violent crimes that are challenging Portland police and concerning community leaders.
In Photos: Bowdoinham’s Annual 5K Chicken Run and 1-mile fun run
Bowdoinham hosted its annual 5k Chicken Run and 1-mile fun run Friday night to raise money for Bowdoinham Community Schools.
Tenants frustrated after address change stumps mail carriers
An address change meant to aid first responders in the case of an emergency has left the tenants of 24 Cumberland St. struggling to get their mail.
Breweries lend a hand to conservation and land-protection efforts
In keeping with a recent trend, Saco River Brewing creates a signature ale to help protect Jockey Cap in Fryeburg.
Maine politicians scramble to show support for lobster industry
Long seen as emblematic of Maine’s hardworking ethos, lobstering holds an outsized influence on the state’s electorate and politicians from both parties want to show voters that they are on board.
Kittery shipyard’s impact last year soared to $1.3 billion
Southern Maine towns and cities benefited from large number of workers and their salaries.
Federal judge rejects bid to block new lobstering rules
U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg turned down a bid by lobstermen’s groups and the state to halt the new federal rules designed to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.