Thomas Hill, who is currently working and living in Nigeria for a humanitarian aid organization, was hired by Gardiner officials after nearly 2 years without a city manager.
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Maine author Elizabeth Strout’s new book is set away, for a change
‘The Things We Never Say’ comes out May 5 and is set in a coastal Massachusetts town. Strout won the Pulitzer Prize for ‘Olive Kitteridge,’ one of her Maine-set novels.
5 fun things to do while you’re in Harpswell
The head of a local land trust shares his favorite spots in town.
Cannabis opponents accused of misrepresenting Maine referendum
‘You have a right to lie under the First Amendment,’ Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said, noting there’s little she can do about the alleged trickery.
Harpswell farm shuts down in dispute between farmers, landowner
Joe and Laura Grady, longtime operators of Two Coves Farm on Harpswell Neck , have been ordered to vacate the property.
Mt. Ararat football coach Frank True retires
The winningest coach in program history steps down after two stints as the Eagles’ coach.
Wrap your head around your local school budget | Opinion
Public forums, hours of meetings with various parties and crunching of numbers all play their part.
Five high school football playoff storylines to follow this week
Westbrook has enjoyed a turnaround year, but to keep it going, it’ll have to beat Marshwood in the Class B South semifinals.
Topsham high school briefly shelters in place following bomb threat
The shelter-in-place protocol was quickly lifted after the school was determined to be safe.
Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups
Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.