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    November 21, 2023

    Topsham police have ‘person of interest’ in custody after Elm Street death

    Topsham police said Tuesday there’s no risk to the public after a death at River Landing Senior Housing Apartments. The heavy police response prompted several Topsham schools to tell students and staff to shelter in place briefly Tuesday morning. The department says it has a “person of interest” in custody after police responded to a […]

  • Published
    September 20, 2022

    Bowdoinham to host children’s book brigade to set up used bookstore

    Elementary schoolchildren in Bowdoinham will form a book brigade to help the Bowdoinham Public Library set up its new used bookstore, Merryreading Books from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. The children will be passing donated books from their current storage location at the FHC Building on Bowdoinham’s waterfront, up Main Street to the […]

  • Published
    September 19, 2021

    Phippsburg man killed in crash during high-speed police chase

    A Phippsburg man died Saturday night after he crashed his vehicle during a police pursuit. James A. Black, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene after he crashed his 2007 GMC Envoy into a utility pole near 610 Main Road in Phippsburg. The crash happened shortly after police used a spike mat to deflate the […]

  • Published
    September 3, 2021

    Planes of all shapes, sizes set to roar over Brunswick

    Locals might see the Blue Angels in the sky the week before the event, as the team is coming down early after wrapping up a previous show in Canada to get some practice in.

  • Published
    August 12, 2021

    Historic Alna church featured on pilgrimage

    The Head Tide Church will celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday a year late due to the pandemic by participating in the Lincoln County Bicentennial Plus One Pilgrimage. The church will be featured on a tour of historic buildings throughout the area and will be open from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 15-22, as well as Saturdays and Sundays […]

  • Published
    June 23, 2021

    Dresden’s historic Bowman house to open to public for first time

    Historic New England’s 1762 Bowman House in Dresden opens to the public for the first time on July 1. Guided tours will be given every Thursday on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour size is limited. Tickets must be pre-purchased at HistoricNewEngland.org/BowmanHouse. Admission is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $15 […]

  • Published
    May 28, 2021

    Brunswick teen replacing Richmond church floor for Eagle Scout project

    When it came time to decide on an Eagle Scout service project, Joe Valliere knew immediately which organization he wanted to help. “The basis for every Eagle Scout project is it has to benefit your community. Giving back to the Church seemed like a great idea because they have sponsored my troop and hosted our […]

  • Published
    February 23, 2021

    Richmond native named Service Person of the Month

    Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Kieleyanne Chaisson, a native of Richmond, who serves as assistant leading petty officer of the base Religious Ministries Department, was recognized for her extensive community service.

  • Published
    February 12, 2021

    Maine Catholic schools celebrate 100 days of in-person learning

    “The efforts and dedication of our school communities have been lauded by not only the church, but by the wider community,” said Marianne Pelletier, superintendent of Maine Catholic schools.

  • Published
    September 29, 2020

    Brunswick aerospace company sets date for rocket launch

    BRUNSWICK — Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace plans to launch its 20-foot rocket from the former Loring Commerce Centre in October. The company hopes that the launch will serve as a springboard into building the aerospace industry in Maine. Based out of Brunswick Landing — the site of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station — bluShift is […]