Rusty Mercier will lead the women’s program, while Matt Kenna will coach the men’s team.
2025
Midcoast communities rally for Phippsburg teen with cancer
After a Morse High School sophomore was diagnosed with cancer, locals pulled together to raise funds to help the Totman family cover expenses.
Maine police have revealed few details about Waldoboro homicide
Levern Kelley, 53, was found dead in her home Saturday, but authorities have not shared details about her cause of death or any suspects in her killing.
Citizen initiative prompts Yarmouth to vote on changing petition requirements
The proposed charter amendment would change the time limit to collect signatures to overturn a Town Council action from 10 to 30 days.
Vote to protect the integrity of Maine’s elections | Letter
A “Yes” vote on the ballot question “Do you want voters to prove their residency?” will enhance the integrity of the election process in Maine. It is vitally important to be able to trust the outcome of an election. As a former resident in New Hampshire, which has voter ID, I can attest that it […]
From the Chocolate Church: From riverfront rhythms to Main Stage magic — Saturday’s concert and a preview of September
The Waterfront has been dreamy this summer — cool breezes, friendly faces and an eclectic mix of music. This Saturday’s Free Waterfront show, co-presented by Main Street Bath, brings pure, local fun with The Calypso Soldiers. This five-piece band from Hallowell doesn’t play calypso, but they do dish out solid rock, blues and R&B covers […]
Unmask inequities in Maine’s school funding formula | Letter
After a decade as a Maine superintendent, I authored a 2006 Brookings report that drove school district consolidations, many later reversed by local voters. The education funding debate stays fixated on revenue — who is paying and how — while ignoring results — who benefits and by how much (“Maine’s school funding formula has long […]
Dexter man accused of abusing his 7-month-old child
The 23-year-old man has been charged with assault after police received a report that the infant was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Harpswell Select Board approves 4.7% property tax increase
The Harpswell Select Board is hoping residents won’t get too superstitious about the town’s new property tax rate of $6.66 — an increase of 30 cents, or 4.7%. “I will say, that’s not a very lucky number,” Select Board member Matt Gilley said during a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to approve the tax […]
Flash drought fueled by dry weather, extreme heat now affecting over 1 million Mainers
And with little rain in the forecast, the already dry conditions are likely to worsen by the end of the month, the National Weather Service says.