The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors is considering a proposal where student cellphones are secured in a special pouch that denies access until the pouch is unlocked at the end of the school day.
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Bowdoin College to open outdoor recreation center named for late student
The 21-acre property in the Carrabassett Valley region will serve as a base for the Bowdoin Outing Club.
Bath shuts down renovation project over lead paint concerns
Renovations on a Pearl Street home in Bath were halted due to hazardous materials violations after a concerned neighbor contacted the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Longtime Bath YMCA swim coach to retire
Jay Morissette will step down at the end of the summer after 40 years of coaching the club swim team.
Local libraries weigh uncertain financial futures under Trump
Following cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Maine libraries consider impacts while celebrating National Library Week.
Maine musicians to play benefit concert in Bath
Two Midcoast natives will perform an acoustic concert in Bath to raise restoration funds for the Winter Street Center next week.
On being verbally perfect
Am I a perfect person? Well, folks, the jury is way, way out on that, so far out as to be not anywhere at all. There are actually those who think I am not even close to being perfect, but what do they know? Thus, having set this all up, I’ll today write about the […]
Federal appeals court agrees to keep Maine’s 72-hour law on hold
The 3-day waiting period on gun purchases was approved by the Legislature last year but is not in effect pending a ruling by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kennebunk Land Trust releases Nature Walk schedule
Kennebunk Land Trust announced its Nature Walk schedule for 2025. The trust is partnering with many local organizations for the nature walk programs. Each month, the walk will feature a different organization, preserve and theme. According to a news release, participants are encouraged to join local Maine Guides and Master Naturalists as they lead walks […]
Portland man sentenced to 5 years after claiming self-defense in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Aaron Karp, who had been charged with murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Susan McHugh, of Gray, last summer.