Protesters say they’re responding to President Trump’s recent statements about taking over Gaza, and Bowdoin’s lack of response to a student referendum on Palestinian solidarity.
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Bowdoin College protesters barred from campus building push past to join encampment
A group of students on Friday broke past security that were blocking Smith Union on the Bowdoin College campus to join a pro-Palestine encampment that had been set up since Thursday. College security has blocked access to Smith Union Friday morning as protesters affiliated with Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) remain in the […]
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Police arrest man who prompted road closure in Topsham
After a day of searching, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Topsham man for multiple alleged crimes, including violating a protection order and bail conditions.
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Sen. Tepler welcomes Topsham police to State House after officer saves a life
The Maine state senator praised Officer Jose Gomez for preventing a suicide on New Year’s Eve.
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Rockland library program exposes kids to different language, culture
Rockland Public Library is hosting Spanish Storytime on Sundays through February in the Children’s Room. This free program is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with no registration needed. Spanish songs and stories are led by Jared McCannell, director of Penobscot Bay Language School. The program is appropriate for infants up to elementary age children. It focuses on […]
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Foraging talk highlights edible mushrooms for beginners
Rockland Public Library will host Greg Marley for “Foraging for Edible Mushrooms: Starting with a Foolproof Few for Your Area” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. This event is free and open to all. Collecting and eating wild mushrooms can be intimidating as there are so many different kinds, some of which are difficult to […]
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Casco Bay scientists tackle eelgrass loss
At Maine’s first seagrass summit, researchers gathered to share findings and develop a strategy for large-scale restoration.
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Topsham weighs community center feedback, cost concerns
Topsham Community Center Committee members go over the next steps in the planning process to propose a community center to the Select Board in the coming months after looking over data collected from residents.
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Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
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Bath teacher receives ‘Oscars of teaching’ award
A Bath Middle School seventh-grade science teacher received the prestigious Milken Educator Award in front of a crowd of cheering students at a surprise ceremony Wednesday morning.