Gorham voters could see a referendum in March 2020 to expand the aging building.
2019
Trump official says Statue of Liberty’s poem is about European immigrants
Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of Citizenship and Immigration Services said the inscription on the Statue of Liberty welcomes immigrants ‘coming from Europe.’
L.L. Bean heir and wife donate $1 million to Mercy Hospital
Leon L. Bean’s grandson James Gorman and his wife, Maureen Gorman, contributed to the Portland hospital’s $20 million relocation campaign.
Everything you need to know about toxic algae blooms
Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your pets from toxic algae blooms.
Suit claims YouTube discriminates against LGBT content by unfairly restricting it
The suit adds to allegations against the video streaming site that it enforces its policies unevenly.
Transportation officials fear delay of state bonds jeopardizes entire highway repair program
The state’s top transportation official says next year’s entire highway repair program is at risk if lawmakers don’t return to Augusta in the next two weeks and vote to put a highway borrowing package on the November ballot. “We normally bid out $350 million for just our core highway and bridge program; if we don’t […]
Top college football awards could feature repeats
The race for the top individual awards in college football this season will have some standout players seeking repeats. Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back last season, while Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy earned the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the most outstanding receiver. Both players are back for their junior seasons. Taylor discussed […]
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival returns Aug. 17
The 13th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, hosted by the Brunswick Downtown Association, will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This juried, fine arts show includes more than 100 artists showcasing and selling their work along the sidewalks of Maine Street. Mediums include jewelry, fiber, ceramics, photography, painting and mixed […]
Red Cross announces local blood donation opportunities
The American Red Cross is asking residents to roll up their sleeves and donate blood and platelets this month. The following are local upcoming blood donation opportunities: Lisbon: Aug. 16, 1-6 p.m. Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St. Brunswick: Aug. 21, 1-6 p.m. Elks Lodge, 179 Park Row Bath: Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bath […]
Therapy dogs make good listeners for Brunswick library’s young readers
BRUNSWICK — Curtis Memorial Library is offering a program where kids can work on their reading skills alongside a certified therapy dog. “Read-to-Me Dogs” is a summer program hosted three days a week at the library as a way to motivate children to continue reading during the summer months when school is not in session. Each of […]