Formerly a “dry” town, Bowdoinham residents voted in 2013 to allow malt liquor and wine to be sold and consumed at state-licensed establishments any day but Sunday.
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Boys soccer: Richmond edges Buckfield in OT of D South quarterfinal
Andrew Vachon scores two goals, including the game-winner, and Dakotah Gilpatric also has a pair of goals in Bobcats’ 4-3 victory over Bucks.
Bath looks to make downtown intersection more attractive for pedestrians
An initiative by the city aims to improve walkability and safety while creating a destination for pedestrians.
Bowdoinham hires contractor to demolish old public works building
The site of the former public works building along the Cathance River is slated to be transformed into a waterfront park.
Bath-built USS John S. McCain repaired and undergoing testing
After a deadly collision with a commercial oil tanker two years ago, the Bath-built USS John S. McCain is fully repaired and undergoing at-sea testing.
Freeport firefighters free man stuck in mud
Firefighters use ladders and straps to free a land surveyor who was waist-high in mud just off Interstate 295 Southbound exit 22 in Freeport on Sunday.
Brunswick’s Wild Oats preparing for move to Brunswick Landing, hopes to keep community spirit
People once told Becky Shepherd she was crazy for opening a cafe in Brunswick’s downtown, but now some of the same voices are telling her she is deserting the people who helped grow her business.
Three reappointed to state service commission by Gov. Mills
Brunswick’s Branham, Portela and Lewiston’s Barrett to continue serving for an additional three-year term.
Field hockey: Skowhegan overwhelms Mt. Ararat in A North semifinal
Skowhegan scores in double digits in second straight playoff game to storm in regional final.
Facing a raft of retirements, BIW seeks 1,000 new hires
Bath Iron Works is known for building Navy warships from the ground up, but if it wants to stay in business it has to do the same to its workforce. The shipyard is in the midst of a massive hiring push to finish a backlog of ship work and reinforce its army of mechanics, many of whom are nearing […]