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Lisbon man arrested for allegedly breaking into Bowdoinham apartment, threatening resident

by Darcie Moore August 17, 2020August 18, 2020

Police say the 42-year-old man allegedly pulled a knife on the woman who lives there but she was able to escape with her children.

Bowdoinham town manager resigns after less than a year on job

by Hannah LaClaire August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Town Planner Nicole Briand will fill in as acting town manager until a replacement can be found.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: A tropical rhizome finds its way to a Bowdoinham farm

by Christine Burns Rudalevige July 19, 2020July 27, 2020

Farmer Ian Jerolmack is a dab hand at the labor-intensive baby ginger root.

Community

Merrymeeting Arts Center to offer online felted animal crafts beginning July 20

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center will hold a first in a series of felted animal crafts with local Bowdoinham artist, Isabel Stearns from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, online. Participants can make a woodland owl to use as an ornament, decoration or gift. Stearns will host this live Zoom meeting where she will […]

Community

Pottery Studio summer classes offered

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Classes of four will be held at Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham.

Business, Local & State, News

Bowdoinham man sues CMP over opt-out fee for smart meters

by Megan Gray July 9, 2020July 10, 2020

The complaint says the fee is discriminatory against people who do not want the meters because of a medical condition or a disability.

Community

Richmond Area Food Pantry receives $7,500 grant

June 2, 2020June 1, 2020

The Richmond Area Food Pantry Inc. recently received a $7,500 grant from the Roger N. Heald Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. Because of this grant, the food pantry is able to address food insecurity for the families of Richmond, Dresden and Bowdoinham who have been impacted by the COVID-19 virus, according to a news […]

Community

Bowdoinham Arts Center announces virtual community art show

April 13, 2020April 9, 2020

BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center is holding a virtual community art show, according to a news release from the center. To enter, use home supplies, gather some interesting items from Mother Nature, either in the yard or while out on a walk, and let your imagination run wild. Make a sculpture out of branches, dried […]