Public school districts throughout Midcoast and Southern Maine are addressing parents’ concerns over the potential for investigations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border agents at schools.
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Woolwich’s most senior resident is hooked on Klondike bars and misses cutting firewood
Approaching his 98th birthday, Charlie Presby, bearer of the Boston Post Cane, reflects on his life — praising Klondike bars and the power of the Maine community.
Alna author featured in presentation on Maine’s role in slavery
Old Bristol Historical Society is hosting a Zoom presentation on Maine’s role in the history of slavery in the United States at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. In collaboration with Lincoln County Historical Association, the historical society will welcome local author Carol Gardner. She will discuss her forthcoming book, “The Divided North: Black and White […]
Richmond house fire leaves one child injured
Fire crews had to return to the scene Wednesday to make sure the fire was completely out after the initial call on Tuesday.
Brunswick’s Tedford Housing provides a safe haven in Maine’s coldest months
The overnight Warming Center is one of few dedicated services in the region.
Why projected costs for the Brunswick-Topsham bridge project soared
Long legal delays paired with soaring construction inflation raised the projected price tag from $13 million to nearly $50 million
Here’s what the latest global climate assessment means for Maine
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new global assessment outlining a path toward a sustainable future. Dr. Kanae Tokunaga of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute was one of two experts from the U.S. chosen to contribute. Here’s her take on what ‘transformative change’ could mean for working waterfronts.
Brunswick ‘ICE raids’ are just rumors, police say
Awareness in the Midcoast is heightened as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown unfolds nationwide.
Boothbay’s Bigelow Laboratory expands to spur future of marine science
Charting the course, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences embraces an education expansion — a new 25,000-square-foot wing — and plans to reach more students and educators statewide.
Credit union partners with Richmond Middle High School for basketball fundraising
Downeast Credit Union and Insurance recently announced a new partnership with Richmond Middle High School and other area schools. In the program coined “Downeast Dunkers,” participating schools will receive around $4,000 in cash and in-kind contributions from Downeast Credit Union and Insurance throughout the 2024-25 basketball season. The Downeast Dunkers program includes an interactive fundraiser […]