Tom Morrison, known as “Tom the Bottleman” in Brunswick, is featured in a new documentary by a local filmmaker.
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When civil rights legends made a statement in Brunswick
In early May 1964, while the spread of communism dominated politics in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement was nearing a major goal in America, and two famed civil rights leaders came to Brunswick to drum up support for passage of the pending legislation. The bill sought to grant civil rights to all Americans, […]
Maine schools and the MPA aren’t doing enough to stop hazing | Column
Officials should send a message and deny the Mt. Ararat boys hockey team’s appeal to return to the ice for the 2025-26 season.
North Yarmouth Academy student’s essay on courage wins national contest
Sixth grader James Feeley won the competition facilitated by MAXCourage, a Boston-based nonprofit. He is the first winner from Maine.
Maine lacrosse teams secure spots in NCAA tournament
The Bowdoin men and Colby women will host Division III tournament games this weekend.
MaineGeneral Health cutting mental health, disabilities services for children
Advocates say key diagnostic services for children will be harder to obtain, placing the blame for the cuts on the Mills administration.
Protesters rally against Trump policies in Rumford
About 85 people, many of them holding signs, gathered Saturday on Morse Bridge.
Medical cannabis industry organizes against Maine proposals to test for mold, track plants
Maine is the only state in the country that doesn’t mandate testing for mold, yeast, chemicals or heavy metal in its medical marijuana. The state’s medical growers are fighting to keep it that way.
Portland High promotes Nick Cliche to head football job
Cliche served as an assistant coach for last 2 seasons under Sean Green, who resigned in March.
Maine joins coalition of states suing Trump administration for blocking wind energy development
Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., argue that the president doesn’t have the authority to unilaterally shut down the permitting process, as he did with an executive order on his first day back in office.