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Brunswick seeking input on 10-year plan

by Katie Langley July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

The drafted plan provides an outline for land use, housing, economy, infrastructure, natural resources and more.

Business, Local & State, News, Times Record

Maine shipyards would get boost from defense spending proposal

by Paul Bagnall July 15, 2025July 18, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved additional investments in the state shipyards, with billions allocated to shipbuilding programs and the procurement of new ships for the U.S. Navy.

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Words of advice from the gray hairs

by David Treadwell Just a Little Old July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

We recently enjoyed a memorable dinner with 10 members of the Bowdoin College Class of 2020. Toward the end of the evening, one of them said, “You’ve been around a long time. What one piece of advice do you have for us?” I gave my go-to answer whenever asked this question. “Don’t be afraid to […]

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Gleaning with Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program reduces waste and increases community

by Maya Khalil Giving Voice July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

This summer, I feel very lucky to be completing a fellowship with the Merrymeeting Gleaners group at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. This fellowship, funded by Bowdoin College’s McKeen Center for the Common Good, has provided me with knowledge and hands-on experience I will carry with me throughout college and my career. Before I began […]

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Excitement abounds on the Dead River Throwback Cruise

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The Dead River near West Forks always offers a thrilling whitewater adventure. When relatively inexperienced paddlers take on the turbulent river navigating old-style boats, added excitement is guaranteed. That’s precisely what the Dead River Throwback Cruise recently delivered. A celebration of old-time boats and gear, the Throwback Cruise has become an annual tradition for my […]

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Bowdoinham Town Hall renovations expected to wrap up by summer’s end

by Paul Bagnall July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Construction crews are working on improvements and updates inside and outside of the historic building.

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Let the chamber of commerce be your guide to Midcoast businesses and activities

by Cory King From the Chamber July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

This title is probably too cute by half, but I want to focus on one of the most overlooked services our chamber provides, and that is our guidebook. We don’t mention it much locally because it’s designed for tourists and relocators, but the guide plays a big role for those tourists and relocators. What’s more, […]

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From the Chocolate Church: What’s coming up at the Bath arts center?

by Matthew Glassman From the Chocolate Church July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

It’s hard to believe, but this July marks the one-year anniversary of when my family and I moved to Bath to steward the beloved Chocolate Church Arts Center. Time has flown, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to express how incredibly fortunate we feel to have landed not only in Bath […]