Other highlights include Stephen King Day events in Hallowell, a Farmington play by Samuel Beckett, the Eli Lev concert in Madison, a Ron Currie Jr. author talk in Waterville and more.
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Bill would require strictest standards on ‘forever chemicals’ in water
The proposed bill would require the state to communicate the most stringent contamination maximum with the public and well owners.
Dr. Nirav Shah speaks on hunger at naming ceremony for Midcoast food warehouse
The organization’s new Brunswick Landing facility was named for Tom Wright, a donor and longtime supporter of local food security.
Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
Proposed bill would restructure Brunswick Landing leadership, require environmental stewardship
If passed, the bill would add more people from Brunswick to the authority’s board of trustees and add “environmental stewardship” as an official goal.
Brunswick Landing removes toxic foam from airport hangar
Hangar 6 held 975 gallons of aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF, containing a toxic chemical compound known as PFOS.
Bowdoin College to open Kingfield outdoor recreation center named for late student
The 21-acre property in the Carrabassett Valley region will serve as a base for the Bowdoin Outing Club.
Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever
Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
Brunswick center to host talk about Paul Revere’s ride
The April 10 program features a display of a rare history center drum captured at Bunker Hill.
Spell of the ball: Hancock County student wins Maine State Spelling Bee
Seventh grader Esme Filippo from The Bay School in Blue Hill won the state spelling bee after 22 intense rounds.