AUGUSTA The Legislature’s investigative arm Thursday released preliminary results of its review of the Maine State Lottery, saying that while academic research shows lottery sales increase as socio-economic status declines, it had found no evidence that the state had specifically targeted particular segments of the population. Legislators in January had tasked the Office of Program […]

TOPSHAM With the threat of another bumper crop of browntail moth looming, Topsham selectmen on Thursday talked about a regional approach to finding solutions to the nuisance caterpillars and directed their town manager to work on forming a coalition to combat the insect. Maine Forest Service entomologist Charlene Donahue informed more than a dozen local […]

BRUNSWICK — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has announced that Pan Am Railways has concluded the tie replacement project on the track between Portland and Wells ahead of schedule. Full Downeaster service between Portland and Boston was to resume with the operation of Train 680 on Thursday. Bus transportation will continue to be […]

ARROWSIC — On Monday the Arrowsic Board of Selectmen accepted the resignation of Gretchen MacLeod as Town Clerk and appointed Barbara Boyce to serve in the interim until the next Town Meeting. Because of this change in personnel, the office hours at Town Hall will also change. Wednesday hours remain 3-5:30 p.m, and the Friday […]

BRUNSWICK — New Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A-F letter grades to hospitals nationwide, awarded Mid Coast Hospital once again an A. Mid Coast is one of 72 hospitals out of over 2,600 across the country to attain this honor. “At Mid Coast Hospital, we continuously measure and look for ways to improve quality […]

HARPSWELL — Harpswell’s Halfway Rock Light Station was one of 15 historic sites recognized with Maine Preservation’s Honor Awards, spotlighting outstanding examples of historic preservation and revitalization statewide and recognizing the owners, professionals and workers who make them possible. “In Harpswell, the award winning Halfway Rock Light Station stands as a reminder of our maritime […]

BATH — Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties have been chosen to receive supplemental Emergency Food and Shelter Programs funds. Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties have been awarded $5,089 and $5,211, respectively. EFSP funds are Federal funds made available through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. A local board made up of local […]

BRUNSWICK Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick celebrated 35 years of pairing youth facing adversity in one-to-one relationships with volunteer mentors at a Big Awards Party last week at the Brunswick Hotel and Tavern. Bill Babbin received the “Big of the Year Award.” Bill’s Little Brother, Marcus and Marcus’ mother Andrea spoke about the impact […]

GEORGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL 1ST QTR HONORS Grade 6 High Honors: Brooke Lindsay, Nola Vallade Honors: Dylan Bilsborough, Natalie Kettell, Katahdin Lang Grade 5 High Honors: Chase Roth-Wells, Claire Russell Honors: Isaiah Bradford, Thomas MacMahan, Mara McIntyre, Conner McMahon, Alexander Pinkham, Anna Pinkham, Olivia Winn Grade 4 High Honors: Connor Campbell, Yasmeen Douar, Ava MacMahan, Miles […]