Anne Goodyear, co-director of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, said the museum’s over 20,000 items are now available on the “visit from home” page on its website.
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Council extends emergency restrictions another two weeks
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Town Council on Monday renewed the town’s emergency shelter in place order for two weeks. Previously, the order has been effective for seven days at a time. If action is needed before the council’s next meeting April 21, council chair John Perreault can call the council to an emergency meeting. Last […]
Freeport-area school budget would increase taxes 4.36%
The RSU 5 School Board OKs a $35.4 million budget for FY ’21, now due to go to two district-wide votes. However, it’s uncertain whether the votes will go ahead as scheduled amid concerns over the pandemic.
Bath-area school district’s proposed $38M budget could raise taxes 3.4%
The first principal bond payment on the new Morse High School, largely offset by state subsidy, accounts for most of the 13% spending hike.
Pet adoptions can be ‘silver lining’ of pandemic, but shelter in dire need of donations to keep going
Adoptions have dropped dramatically and fundraisers and events are canceled, but the animals still need to be fed and cared for and the bills still need to be paid.
Topsham woman charged with OUI
Brunswick police say a 40-year-old Topsham woman allegedly crashed into a utility pole before driving to Topsham where she was stopped by police.
Harpswell hotel owners brace for local, state short-term rental restrictions
Harpswell has a year-round population of just under 5,000, according to the U.S. Census, but a 2013 Harpswell economic development plan estimates the town’s population doubles in summer months.
Lisbon closes boat launch due to water conditions
The town has closed its public boat launch above the Worumbo hydro dam.
BIW requires workers to wear face masks, over union objections
Chris Wiers, president of Machinists Union Local S6, he’s concerned homemade masks made of cotton and other flammable materials are a severe safety risk.
Topsham hears first solar farm pitches
One solar farm would displace a model airplane club that has used an Augusta Road site for 40 years.