BRUNSWICK On June 18, 1864, as the Civil War raged, then-Col. Joshua Chamberlain was severely wounded during an assault on Petersburg, Virginia. He narrowly survived, and went to his grave a half-century later believing that his brush with death took place near the future site of Fort Hell in Petersburg — a location agreed upon […]

PORTLAND Maine residents have voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use in their state. The final results of the referendum were tabulated on Thursday. The count took nearly two days because of how close the race was, within a fraction of a percentage point, and The Associated Press made the call Thursday afternoon. Supporters had […]

WOOLWICH Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office believes that a collision between a car and tractor trailer truck that closed Route 1 in Woolwich for more than six hours Thursday night was intentional. The crash involving a 2008 Peterbuilt and a 2012 Ford Focus was reported shortly after 4 p.m., and occurred just north of the southern intersection of George […]

BRUNSWICK Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program will hold a grand opening celebration for its building renovation and expansion Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. Mary Herman will speak at the event. Herman is a Brunswick consultant and former First Lady of Maine who is married to Sen. Angus King and is active in the nonprofit sector. MCHPP […]

BRUNSWICK — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority will host a celebration to recognize expanded service to and from Freeport and Brunswick on Nov. 21. at 10:15 a.m. at Brunswick Station and will include music, refreshments, prizes and guests including Maine Senator Angus King. Starting Nov. 21, there will be an additional round trip […]

BRUNSWICK — Humor writers and retired law enforcement officers, former John Ford Sr. and Mark Nickerson bring their “Blue Lights and Funny Cider” tour to Curtis Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Ford, a retired Maine game warden, is the author of two books, “Suddenly, the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good: Adventures […]

TOPSHAM The American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program is seeking volunteer drivers. In Maine, this program has dozens of volunteer drivers who provide thousands of rides each year. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their vehicles so patients can receive the lifesaving treatments they need. Drivers often also end up providing […]