FREEPORT Assistant House Majority Leader and Freeport Rep. Sara Gideon’s proposed measure to make the overdose reversal drug naloxone available without a prescription earned support from the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday. The vote was 8-2, according to a press release issued by Gideon. “We are experiencing a public health crisis in […]

BATH Bath city councilors on Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance that will create a permit system for mass gatherings of 50 or more people in town. The draft was reviewed by councilors at a workshop last month. “It is so that when someone wants to have a significant event in the city, on city property […]

BRUNSWICK A Brunswick woman’s life of helping the elderly was celebrated at Coastal Shores on Monday amid balloons, refreshments and a round of bingo. When Pat Paradis of Coastal Shores recounted her years of working at Skofield House and later at new Coastal Landing as an activities coordinator, she realized that Jill Schneidewind was there […]

BATH The Teen Library Council of Patten Free Library has extended its bottle drive fundraiser, setting a goal to raise $1,000 by June 30 to help promote and support the creation of a new Teen Space at the Library. Redeemable cans and bottles may be dropped off at the Library; there is a collection bin […]

BRUNSWICK — Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell is slated to appear at the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program ground breaking ceremony as the organization expands its programming. The ceremony will be held March 16 at 9:15 a.m. at 84 Union St. in Brunswick. MCHPP is a nonprofit organization based in Brunswick and dedicated to […]

FREEPORT — On April 13, the Freeport Community Library will again host its “You CAN Have Your Book and Eat It Too!” Annual Edible Books Festival, held in conjunction with the annual International Edible Book Festival. To enter, send your name, noting whether you’re a child or adult, and mentioning how you heard about the […]

WISCASSET — The Partners in Education Committee is seeking donations for the upcoming “Mangia, Mangia” Pasta Supper and Raffle Spring Fundraiser, scheduled for April 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Wiscasset Elementary. Raffle items or gift certificates from local businesses or community member are requested. Sponsorships are also welcome. A pasta supper, sides, desserts and drinks […]

BATH — The office of U. S. Sen. Angus King, IMaine, will hold the following constituent outreach hours for Sagadahoc County March 9, 2-4 p.m. at Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Outreach hours are part of Senator King’s “ Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for area residents to meet […]