Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Queerly ME will host the final of 3 spring ‘trail mixers’ focused on the LGBTQ+ community Sunday afternoon at Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick.
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Bailey Island native chosen to lead Maine Maritime Academy
Bailey Island native Craig Johnson, a successful entrepreneur who became fascinated with sailing at a young age, has been appointed the 16th president of Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. Johnson was named president in March of the publicly funded maritime college, part of the University of Maine System. In a recent interview, he talked about […]
Ram & Bull opens in former Joshua’s location
The new Ram & Bull tavern in downtown Brunswick will open Thursday, May 1, the third area restaurant launched by a Harpswell native and his wife in three years. Formerly Joshua’s Restaurant & Tavern, the 123 Maine St. pub shuttered last September after three decades. Zac and Khristine Leeman signed a lease the following month […]
County Report: Committee begins budget review May 7 in Alfred
The proposed budget is up by about 13%.
County Report: Saco resident and York County Jail captain retires after 40 years
David Lambert started as a corrections officer and, over the years, rose through the ranks to captain.
Role Model’s a rising star, but he’s still homesick for Maine
Cape Elizabeth native Tucker Pillsbury, who sings under his stage name Role Model, has been headlining sold-out shows, getting millions of views on TikTok and touring the world. He’ll be performing with Gracie Abrams this summer.
Westbrook Notes: Author talk at Community Center
Hear about ‘Sutton Tales’ Local author Larry Dyhrberg is hosting a free book launch and discussion from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in the Redwood Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. An engaging afternoon of live readings is promised as the center celebrates the release of his latest book, “Sutton […]
We Love to Eat: Community meals in Gorham, Westbrook and more
Gray bean supper – Saturday, May 3, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, a variety of casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under 5. Gorham bean supper – Saturday, May 3, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, […]
Body found in Grant Street attic identified as missing Portland man
Police say the death of 49-year-old Damian Thomas does not appear suspicious.
We Love Fairs and Sales: Events in Gorham and Standish
Plant sale – Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library Lawn, 71 South St., Gorham. Women’s Club third annual sale. Craft sale – Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Standish Municipal Building, 175 Northeast Road, Standish, to benefit Cpl. Tyler P. Wallingford scholarship fundraiser. Scout community rummage sale – Saturday, […]