BRUNSWICK It’s been 30 years since Harpswell resident Ed Webster last stood above the clouds upon the Earth’s highest mountain. In marking the anniversary, Webster is reflecting on one of the most unique climbs in Mount Everest’s storied history. His origins in rock climbing and mountaineering, however, could not have been more humble. Born and […]

BRUNSWICK On the front lines of America’s opioid crisis, a hospital’s emergency department has become a safety net for those afflicted with addiction. Mid Coast Hospital’s emergency department in Brunswick is no different — but it’s method of treatment is. The emergency department has begun administrating willing patients with Suboxone, a medication that treats withdrawal […]

BRUNSWICK A former Cornell University professor, Mike Gaffney, and his son Mark didn’t know anything about aquaculture when they decided to start an oyster farm on Robinhood Cove in Georgetown. Named Eros Oyster, the company’s moniker is derived of the Wabanaki name for Georgetown — Eros Ca Hagen — which translates to good place for […]

BRUNSWICK Coastal Humane Society is so excited to help our latest rescue group from Castoff Pet Rescue in Georgia find homes on Saturday, May 12, though we might be most happy about helping a very special little dog named Journey who has had a rough go of it. Unbelievably, she swallowed a large piece of […]

RICHMOND Business is about to pick up for volunteers at the Richmond Area Food Pantry. Not only will they be getting their regular food delivery next Friday, they’re also preparing to be flooded with donations from Saturday’s Stamp Out Hunger day. Postal carriers around the Midcoast — including those in Richmond and Dresden — will […]

BRUNSWICK This year, Mid Coast–Parkview Health recognizes more than 600 staff nurses during Nurses Week, May 6 –-12. Mid Coast–Parkview Health senior administration, direct supervisors and colleagues are honoring nurses working at Mid Coast Hospital, Mid Coast Medical Group, Mid Coast Senior Health Center and CHANS Home Health & Hospice. “Nurses week is just one […]

A 69-year-old Kennebunk man has been summoned in connection with a wildfire that destroyed 314 acres in York County earlier this month. State forest rangers have issued a summons to Michiel Brown of Kennebunk, alleging he failed to properly extinguish a fire, said John Bott, spokesman for the Maine Forest Service. Bott said the matter […]