Henry Eichman, 64, is already serving a 10-year sentence in state prison after pleading to sexual abuse charges in 2018.
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Midcoast communities rally against food insecurity this winter
With the growing need for food assistance, local nonprofits and donation farms have joined forces to nourish neighbors this holiday season.
Art collection supports fundraising for two area nonprofits
Topsham Public Library is hosting an art show and English tea-style reception honoring the work of former Brunswick resident and retired artist Consuelo G. Bailey, known to many as Connie or C.G. Bailey, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. These works will be available to purchase in an online auction, which runs through Dec. 13. […]
Stories from Maine: A flood to remember
On March 12, 1936, the arrival of an early spring thaw on the heels of a long and harsh winter, complicated with heavy torrential rains, led to one of the worst floods ever recorded in Maine history, and it paralyzed Bath, Brunswick and Topsham. The ground all across Maine remained deeply frozen, covered by a […]
Topsham scrap metal company fined $42,000 after alleged Clean Air Act violation
A Topsham scrap metal shredding facility will pay $42,613 to settle a dispute with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA announced Tuesday. The EPA alleges that Grimmel Industries, Inc., violated the Clean Art Air Act because it didn’t have the correct air emissions license for its shredder, which limits the amount of volatile organic […]
Mt. Ararat football looks to ‘Dash’ toward state championship
Senior running back Dash Farrell fights through injuries hoping to lead the Mt. Ararat football team towards first state title since 2019.
Topsham residents elect Rafael Macias to represent them in Maine House
Military veteran Rafael Macias will be sent to the Maine House of Representatives, serving District 51.
Midcoast author promotes her newest book, a poetry collection
Local author and retired educator Helene McGlauflin is celebrating the publication of her third collection of poetry, “Solstice,” with an upcoming book signing and poetry readings. McGlauflin will be at Sherman’s Bookshop in Topsham from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, for a book signing. In December, she will be part of a local author spotlight […]
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 […]