Participants in the 2024 COBALT bioregional learning journey shared some wisdom during a pit stop at the Schiller Coastal Studies Center, the location of a seagrass restoration pilot project.
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Freeport police to get bodycams
Freeport police officers will soon sport new body cameras after the Town Council approved $154,260 toward the purchase of new equipment from Motorola.
Stories from Maine: The rise and fall of Brunswick’s bell
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1961, a 77-year era came to an end when a wrecking ball razed the old town hall on Maine Street in Brunswick. This historic town hasn’t been quite the same since. In 1883, a decision was made to build a new town house, and 15 months later, the construction of the […]
College football preview: Middlebury (0-1) at Bowdoin (0-1)
Polar Bears return home for matchup against defending NESCAC co-champions.
Guest column: Brunswick AFFF spill perspective in an election year
I wish to offer my perspective regarding the recent political fallout and grandstanding from the AFFF accidental discharge at Maine Regional Redevelopment Authority Hangar 4. It’s discouraging to hear Sen. Mattie Daughtry asking for the resignation of Kristine Logan, MRRA director, as a result of the spill. Daughtry mentions a lack of transparency as one […]
Midcoast festivals embrace the fall spirit
As the seasons change, locals are given new offerings: oysters, Needham candies and sunset sails.
Letters to the editor: Political endorsements and commentary
Reelect problem-solver Golek In an earlier opinion piece, which appeared in the Portland Press Herald (“When we vote in November, we should support truth-telling,” March 2, 2024), I noted that this state and country both face a number of serious problems which need addressing … “but only by accepting our present failures. Where to initiate […]
A different kind of ‘bank’ merger aims to keep Mainers warm
Maine’s wood banks are considering consolidating and forming a nonprofit to reduce costs and improve the firewood network across the state.
Patten Free Library holding contest for new merchandise design
Local artists of all ages and styles are welcome to try their hands at creating a new design for the library’s merchandise.
Giving Voice: Journey of supporting housing through eyes of case manager
At Tedford Housing, the journey from homelessness to home is both deeply personal and profoundly collective. While many know us for our emergency shelter services, our commitment to creating lasting change is also fulfilled through our Permanent Supportive Housing program. The tenants living in Tedford’s 37 supportive housing units across six buildings have previously experienced […]