The number of people exposed to rabies is higher than average, and 13 animals in Bath have tested positive for the virus.
Times Record
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Local drug prevention agencies awarded federal funding
Funding will be allocated to ACCESS Health, which will receive $125,000 to serve Sagadahoc County, as well as Brunswick and Harpswell.
Police: Reported threat at Harpswell Coastal Academy unfounded
Head of School Scott Barksdale said in a letter to parents that police were “incredibly concerned” over the social media storm surrounding the threat.
Bowdoinham voters asked to OK liquor sales on Sundays
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.
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.