Each year, Lincoln County Historical Association’s party-planning team creates a “Preservation Party” experience to garner support for the organization’s mission. This year’s theme, “Pizza and Pizazz,” promises a festive gathering with gourmet wood-fired pizza served on the scenic grounds of the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden. The event will be held on Sept. 7, rain […]
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Brunswick schools shifting education outdoors
Editor’s note: This is part of a regular series of articles written by Brunswick High School students interested in journalism. These students will be covering issues in their school and the local community, with guidance by a teacher and editor at The Times Record. Brunswick’s youngest students are experiencing a new kind of learning — […]
Credit union’s basket raffle breaks record with 51 prizes
Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union’s Basket Raffle broke its fundraiser’s record this year with 51 themed prizes. All proceeds benefit the Campaign for Ending Hunger. Raffle tickets are on sale through Sept. 4 and are available to both Lisbon Credit Union members and the general public. Winners will be drawn on Sept. 5. Tickets are […]
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens begins construction on new science center
This month, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens breaks ground on the Edward and Gwendolyn Asplundh Horticulture and Plant Science Center. The center, designed by Christner Architects and Lavallee Brensinger Architects, and built by Landry/French Construction, is planned for completion by the beginning of 2027 and will support two important parts of the gardens’ mission: plant science […]
Watch drivers discuss the Oxford 250 at media day
Mike Rowe, Kate Re and Eddie MacDonald talk about the upcoming race.
Brunswick history teacher named best in state
Brunswick High School’s Sarah Campbell has been selected as Maine’s 2025 History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The award recognizes educators for their dedication, creativity and effective use of primary sources — that is, those created during the historical period being studied. Gilder Lehrman Institute is the nation’s […]
Amazon could buy land in Gorham for $4M. Is that a good deal for the town?
A proposal to sell 94 acres to Amazon could net the town a slight profit on its land, but the project’s full economic impact on the town — and on residential property taxes — is not yet clear.
Cole Butcher won’t race in this Oxford 250, but he is welcome to return
Two-time champion backs out of Sunday’s race due to family obligations, but he is no longer banned from Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS; and more from Oxford 250 media day.
Man, dog die after head-on crash with tractor trailer in Newburgh
The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office stated, and a dog in the vehicle died during transport to a local veterinarian.
Hurricane Erin expected to bring high surf, rip currents to Maine
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for high rip current risk Thursday and a high surf advisory from Friday morning to Saturday night.