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Sagadahoc sheriff pushes past Lewiston mass shooting criticisms to win reelection
Incumbent Sheriff Joel Merry and his deputy, Sgt. Aaron Skolfield, have faced criticism for the department’s failure to remove weapons from a Bowdoin man who later killed 18 people.
Voters descend on Midcoast polls to decide everything from president to local sewer board
Election clerks said 2024 was shaping up to be among the highest election turnouts they’ve seen.
Brunswick Landing authority leaves council meeting with two funding wins
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, which oversees the development of former the Brunswick Naval Air Station, secured over $1.6 million in funding Monday night, a vast majority of which is granted annually through specialty tax funding.
Knights of Columbus raise funds for Specials Olympics through a Tootsie Roll campaign
After two months of fundraising, the Knights of Columbus will be presenting a check of around $4,000 to Special Olympic Teams at the Morse High School basketball game next February.
Brunswick business owner awarded 2024 Manager of the Year for Small Racquet Facilities
Rob Manter, owner and manager of Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness in Brunswick, was recently awarded the national 2024 Manager of the Year for Small Racquet Facilities by the United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA). Manter, who has owned the club since 1998, was one of three pros to start USPTA League Programs in […]
Brunswick student’s team takes home a win at international ocean science competition
The Lobster Bots, a team of seventh- to 12th-grade students hailing from South Portland, Sydney, Brunswick and York, won first place in the Marine Autonomous Systems category at the 2024 Brilliant Blue Challenge, an international competition focused on innovation in the Blue Economy. As the first team from the U.S. to participate among 17 other […]
Mt. Ararat High School Class of 2026 to host Pie Run fundraiser
Run now, pie later. Mt. Ararat High School’s Class of 2026 is hosting a Pie Run fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 10, that includes a 1K fun run and a 5K run/walk and a breakfast full of sweet and savory pies. The fun run is at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K around 8:45 a.m. (check-in is […]
Honor a Veteran Contest will gift $1,000 each to a local veteran and a nonprofit
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is hosting Honor a Veteran contest, an online campaign that gives community members the opportunity to nominate a veteran or active service member who they feel deserves recognition for their dedication to country. One nominee will be selected to receive $1,000 cash and a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit organization […]
Senate candidates cover economy, foreign policy, environment at third debate
Candidates Demi Kouzounas (R), David Costello (D) and Jason Cherry (I) took the stage at Bowdoin College Saturday for the final debate before Election Day.