BRUNSWICK Members of the Brunswick Town Council on Thursday said there may be tough choices ahead in order to rein in next year’s budget. Based on requests from town departments, the municipal budget could increase by 3.62 percent, requiring a $1.35 million net increase in property taxes. Town Manager John Eldridge outlined nearly a half-million […]

BATH A series of bird walks sponsored by local conservation organizations like Merrymeeting Audubon, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and the Phippsburg Land Trust will help usher in a long-awaited spring. “After the winter we’ve had, I’m expecting people will be ecstatic to walk outside without the hassle of […]

WISCASSET As farmers prepare to harvest and sell fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy produce this spring, Morris Farm is hosting Farm and Fish Fair this Sunday from 2-5 p.m. to help the public connect with local farmers and learn more about the different agricultural and fishery programs that are available in the community. The […]

TOPSHAM With the state budget starting to take better shape, Sen. Linda Baker, R-Topsham, asked for a workshop with Topsham selectmen to have a conversation about budget matters affecting their town. It is the sixth such meeting she’s conducted with the municipalities she represents. On Thursday, she met with the Topsham Board of Selectmen along […]

BATH The Bath community will have an opportunity to explore Japanese culture — without having to travel too far — thanks to the festivities of Japanese Culture Day this Saturday, hosted by the Bath- Tsugaru Sister City Exchange Program. The organization oversees a traveling and host program every summer, where students and adults from Midcoast […]

DRESDEN — Dresden Historical Society members will host a soup and stew supper Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Pownalborough Hall. The cost is $ 7 for adults and $ 3 for children under 12. There will be a variety of soups and stews, desserts and refreshments; and a slide show featuring historical pictures […]

BRUNSWICK — Curtis Friends, the volunteer organization that supports Curtis Memorial Library, is opening a used book store in Brunswick. The book store, which will be called Twice-Told Tales, is expected to open July 6 and will be located at 11 Pleasant St. The name was chosen by popular ballot cast by more than 400 […]

BATH — On Friday, May 1, Patten Free Library will offer the first of five weekly iPad “mini-lessons” that focus on apps and websites that maximize access to free reading and video content. All five sessions are free, open to anyone with at least an iPad 2 with iOS 8.3 operating system installed. Sessions will […]