RICHMOND Monday’s extrication training started with a review of the tools, laid out on a tarp as they would at a crash scene. Several Richmond and Bowdoinham firefighters attended the training session held at the Richmond Fire Station, allowing them to use one another’s tools since the two departments often respond to crashes together. Richmond […]

BRUNSWICK Local matching money is needed now, even though state funds to extend the bike and walking path along the Androscoggin River through Bath won’t be available until 2016. Brunswick, West Bath and Bath need to come up with $40,000 — for preliminary engineering and architecture work — to demonstrate readiness to the Maine Department […]

It officially is the end of an era. Municipal officials acknowledged Tuesday that Freeport’s long-standing motto, the “Birthplace of Maine,” is nothing more than colorful fiction. The claim had been suspect for more than a decade. Even the Daughters of the American Revolution — the group that embroidered Freeport with the claim 100 years ago […]

The future of the Brunswick-to-Rockland railroad line will be decided over the next 18 months. The line is viewed as important for local industries to move freight less expensively and for tourist-related businesses that benefit from the influx of visitors. Maine Eastern Railroad has operated the 56- mile-long rail line for the past 10 years. […]

Residents will vote in November on an ordinance that would establish restrictions on adult entertainment in the town’s rural and commercial districts. Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday in favor of an ordinance some municipal officials say may be unconstitutional as worded. Jefferson Slack cast the dissenting vote, without comment. Town Planner Misty Parker noted in her […]