Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church will host a special Blue Christmas service on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The service is geared for those who are bereaved at the holidays: those who have either lost a loved one or who just has difficulty during the holidays. All are welcome. Refreshments will follow the service. The church is […]

WESTPORT ISLAND — A Westport Island resident has reported the theft of two kayaks with a combined estimated value of nearly $1,000. The complainant said Sunday he last saw the kayaks about two weeks ago, according to a report from the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office. A granite-colored Old Town two-seat kayak valued at $699 […]

WISCASSET — Authorities arrested a Bowdoin man on two charges Dec. 14. Benjamin M. Reed, 25, faces a charge of failure to pay a fine. Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Deputy Brian Collamore took Reed to Two Bridges Regional Jail, were Deputy Mark Anderson charged him with a protection-from-abuse violation.

BRUNSWICK — John Desjardins was recognized with the first “Unsung Hero Award” at Mid Coast Hospital. Desjardins, pharmacist and owner of Wilson’s Drug Store in Bath, received the award for “his impressive dedication to his profession and his unfailing efforts to help people and relieve pain,” according to a news release. Dr. Jay Mullen, president […]

BATH — The Bath Farmers Market and The Bath Freight Shed Alliance invite the public to a celebration of the life and work of Russell Libby, longtime agricultural activist and a driving force behind the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. The event will take place at the Freight Shed, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, […]

BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College is ranked the 12th best college in the country in a new article by TheBestSchools.org. The listing “selected schools that focus mainly on providing an excellent education to undergraduate students,” according to a news release from the organization.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Bon- Ton Stores Inc., of York, Pa., has agreed to pay a $450,000 penalty to settle allegations it knowingly failed to report children’s hooded jackets and sweatshirts were sold with drawstrings through the hood. Children’s outerwear with drawstrings, including jackets and sweatshirts, pose a strangulation hazard, according to […]

Sagadahoc County Sheriff ’s Department arrested a Knox man spotted driving erratically Tuesday afternoon between Bath and Phippsburg and once located by a deputy, allegedly refused to stop. Chief Deputy Brett Strout said the sheriff ’s department arrested Cary Furrow, 63, of Knox and charged him with refusing to stop for a law enforcement officer, […]