Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host two events in its 2023 Outside Summer Series. On Monday, Aug. 7, people can join former FOMB Executive Director Warren Whitney in departing from Richmond for an evening paddle around Little Swan Island. On Saturday, Aug. 12, they can join Maine Historic Preservation historical archaeologist Leith Smith in […]
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Bowdoinham student awarded merit-based scholarship to attend college in Germany
Ana Burroughs, a student from Bowdoinham, has been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious Davis Scholarship to continue her high school education at UWC Robert Bosch College, an international UWC campus in Freiburg, Germany. Her outstanding achievements and dedication have earned her this merit-based scholarship. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Burroughs. […]
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Bowdoinham building a new boat launch
Construction on a boat launch on the Cathance River begins this week.
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay to host insect walk in Bowdoinham July 15
For directions and to register, contact Ed Friedman.
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Bowdoinham’s Open Farm and Studio Day kicks off Sunday
Guests can visit 23 Bowdoinham businesses to learn about local agriculture and craftsmanship on Sunday.
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Explore Merrymeeting Bay Bike Tour set for July 23
The tour will visit farms, art studios and scenery during Bowdoinham’s Open Farm & Studio Day.
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Maine postal history collection going up for auction
Collector Nancy Clark says it’s time to share her historical stamps and letters with a new generation.
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Bowdoinham arts center to start new workshops July 15
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center has scheduled new workshop offerings at its 9 Main St. location. Janna DeWan and Zachary Feilds are two teachers and potters the center is lucky to have in the community. DeWan, a high school art teacher and Bowdoinham potter, will be teaching a surface design workshop series. Sign up for […]
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Heavy June rains dampen outlook for Maine’s harvest later this year
The unusually wet start to the summer has affected crop production in many ways, including potentially endangering Maine farmland.
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Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.