Database shows Maine’s rate of police shootings highest in New England since 2015

Nina Mahaleris

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Published
March 2, 2022

Database shows Maine’s rate of police shootings highest in New England since 2015

Kourtney Sherwood, 37, of Brunswick is the latest Mainer killed in a police shooting, after an armed confrontation with Topsham police on Monday.
Published
February 22, 2022

L.L. Bean, MaineHealth rank high on Forbes 2022 list of best U.S. employers

Freeport-based retailer L.L. Bean was ranked No. 35 on Forbes 2022 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list.
Published
February 20, 2022

What roles might Bath-built ships play in Russia-Ukraine crisis?

BIW-built Arleigh Burkes are included in some fleets deployed to Europe.
Published
February 13, 2022

Bowdoinham girl missing for 5 months found safe

The 15-year-old Mt. Ararat High School student went missing in September.
Published
February 10, 2022

Brunswick schools to launch anonymous crisis reporting tool, hire hazing prevention group

The initiatives are designed to improve wellbeing within the school community and prevent further incidents of misconduct.
Published
February 8, 2022

Jonesport may decide fate of Brunswick rocket company’s proposed launch site by May

After enacting a six-month ban on commercial rocket use in December, Jonesport is now working to arrive at a final decision on whether to permit bluShift Aerospace’s roughly $2 million launch site proposal.
Published
February 7, 2022

Ways to explore Black History Month in Maine

Events planned in February include museum exhibits about Maine’s ties to the slave trade and early communities of formerly enslaved people here, plus virtual talks and tours.
Published
February 2, 2022

Bowdoinham’s solar project edges closer to going live

The town’s select board will vote Feb. 8 on an agreement that would allow ReVision Energy to install the solar array on the public works building.
Published
January 27, 2022

Bowdoinham rallies to help families displaced by apartment fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Published
January 25, 2022

Community comes together in support of Brunswick teacher battling cancer

A fundraiser will be held on Jan. 27 at Bolos restaurant to support the family of Amanda Cohen, a local woman who received a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this month.