The Bath shipyard, one of the state’s largest employers, is partnering with the local YMCA to add 150 local day care slots.
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Rockland invites more cruise ships amid uncertainty
Many in this small seaside city look to Bar Harbor, where thousands of cruise ship passengers crowd the streets and sidewalks from spring through fall.
Freeport relaunches General Assistance program after previous provider backed out
The Town of Freeport official took over the General Assistance program on Tuesday, months after Freeport Community Services backed out of hosting the state-mandated program.
Charges for most Bath Iron Works protesters have been reduced
The charges for the nine protesters against the war in Gaza were changed from criminal trespassing to failure to use a crosswalk, while one protester, awaiting a court date, is still being charged with criminal mischief.
Nature meets education at Edgecomb private school
Can frolicking in the woods beat prepping for exams? Educators at the Center for Teaching and Learning think so.
‘It was our jewel’: Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.
Brunswick passes unprecedented PFAS resolution calling for action after spill
The Town Council calls for ‘comprehensive and immediate action’ to address public safety concerns after 1,450 gallons of toxic firefighting foam were spilled at Brunswick Landing last month.
After outcry, Harpswell scales back goals for affordable housing
In response to public outcry, Harpswell’s Affordable Housing Working Group has eliminated several recommendations, including development of housing on town land. Instead, the group is now advising smaller-scale initiatives. In a revised report issued July 17, the working group focused on repurposing existing properties and encouraging the development of lower-cost single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and accessory dwelling […]
Bowdoinham begins raising historic Town Hall for repairs
Construction crews are raising the historic Bowdoinham Town Hall off its crumbling foundation as work begins to restore the aging structure.
Midcoast launches 100+ Women Who Care chapter
Local women unite to bolster area nonprofits.