TOPSHAM The cost of preserving history — and whether it’s worth it — was the center of debate over the future of the Frank J. Wood Bridge Wednesday in Topsham The state says replacing the bridge with a new structure would cost less and last longer than rehabilitation. Those advocating rehabilitation see the “green bridge” […]

TOPSHAM Mt. Ararat High School is cramming a van — well, a box truck — on Saturday. First organized in 2005, Mt. Ararat’s Interact Club and National Honor Society conduct the annual food drive to collect non-perishable items for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. This year the event will take place at Shaw’s, after more […]

BATH The Maine Senate passed a bill that would give Bath Iron Works a tax credit of up to $ 45 million by an overwhelming margin of 25-9. The vote follows a similar action in the House yesterday, when the bill was approved 117-31. Sen. Dana Dow, R- Waldoboro, introduced an amendment to the bill […]

BRUNSWICK Polish the lenses on your binoculars. The sixth annual Birding Extravaganza, a series of free birding excursions supported by four conservation organizations in Midcoast Maine, kicks off next month. Merrymeeting Audubon, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust have planned an array of experiences to spot and study a […]

BRUNSWICK — The American Red Cross blood supply is still recovering from severe winter storms this month, and that donors of all blood types are needed. Volunteer blood donors from across the country are needed to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients this spring. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading […]

TOPSHAM — Merrymeeting Adult Education is offering a free Certified Nursing Assistant Information Session on Thursday, April 19, from 6-7:30pm at the adult education center at 35 Republic Ave. in Topsham. Interested participants will learn about the enrollment process, scholarship opportunities and there will be time for questions and answers. Call (207) 729-7323 to register. […]