NOTE: This story has been updated with information pertaining to the bill’s passage in the Senate. 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 to 9. The vote follows a similar action in the House yesterday, […]

LISBON If Lisbon’s proposed school budget goes forward as is, taxes will be going up by 10 percent. While costs are increasing, actions taken in previous budgets are helping drive the steep hike in the coming year. Superintendent Richard Green shared his $16.5 million budget with town councilors last week, with a proposed spending increase […]

BOWDOINHAM A couple escaped a fire that destroyed their home at 760 White Road in Bowdoinham Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported. Bowdoinham fire department was alerted just before 8:30 a.m., but the house was already consumed in flames by the time firefighters arrived, Fire Chief Arthur Frizzle said. The two-story home, and its two-car, […]

BOWDOINHAM The job is ready to be done, Bowdoinham just needs the funding. A special Town Meeting will take place tonight to approve a project for a new public works facility. The town identified the new site of 122 Pond Road and purchased the land in March 2017. Town Manager Bill Post told selectmen in […]

BRUNSWICK Domino is one cool cat! Despite a very long trip to Coastal Humane (all the way from Indiana!), he took all of 4 minutes to adjust to his new surroundings, find the comfiest spot in the room, and start laying on the charm among staff and volunteers He’s 2 years old, neutered, and up-to-date […]

BRUNSWICK It’s deja vu in District 1. Brunswick Republican Mark Holbrook is set for a rematch against incumbent U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, this November. Holbrook is the only candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat who will be appearing on the ballot for the June Republican primary, according to the Secretary of State’s Office, […]

Patten Library offers Kindle Fire workshop BATH — On Friday, March 30, Patten Free Library will provide a free presentation on how to use the Cloud Library app and borrow digital books and audiobooks on Kindle Fire devices. Roberta Jordan, an instruction and outreach librarian at Patten, will lead the workshop, which will run from […]

BOSTON (AP) — Boston-area customers of L.L. Bean won’t have to drive far to buy duck boots and brushed fleece pullovers. The New England outdoor retailer is opening its first urban retail store in Boston on April 6. The 8,600-square-foot store at One Seaport will sell casual and active apparel, footwear and outdoor gear. Doors […]

BELFAST (AP) — A judge says prosecutors improperly obtained a psychological evaluation and other records in the case against a Maine woman charged in the fatal beating of her 10-year-old daughter. Superior Court Justice Robert Murray gave prosecutors 48 hours to hand over any paper records and ordered them to destroy any electronic records. Sharon […]

WESTBROOK (AP) — Police in Maine say a seventh business in the greater Portland area has been targeted in an armed robbery in a week. WCSH-TV reports the robbery happened around 8:30 a.m. Monday at a Subway in Westbrook. There have been six other robberies in the area since March 20. Westbrook Police Capt. Sean […]