BRUNSWICK – Penelope (Hall) Merrill Tompkins, 89, of Freeport and Brunswick, passed away March 24, 2026. She was a home economics …
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Death Notice: Thomasina W. Cole
Cole, Thomasina W. 80, of Wells, March 22, 2026. Mass, April 9, 11 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wells. Arrangements, …
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Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunkport establishes tour bus reservation system at packed Select Board meeting
The board also announced a nonbinding question for the June ballot to gauge voters’ support for municipal funding of Christmas Prelude.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Garrett Crochet helps Red Sox shut down Reds on Opening Day
Crochet pitches six scoreless innings and Ceddanne Rafaela drives in the winning run as Boston shuts out Cincinnati.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Search of alleged Carrabassett Valley shooter’s home yielded 2 dozen guns, forensic evidence
The evidence, court documents say, led police to charge Austin Doucette, 24, with murder in the March 8 death of 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis.
Posted inNews, Times Record
Strike at Bath Iron Works poised to enter 5th day
Contract negotiations between the shipyard and its draftsmen’s union continued through Thursday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Feds investigating Maine’s practice of placing transgender inmates in women’s prison
The U.S. Justice Department says it will also investigate the practice in California, citing reports of sexual harassment and assault by transgender inmates in both states.
Posted inMaine, News
Despite Portland lobbying, Legislature will not take up tax exemption issue
Leaders of nonprofit organizations that have lost tax-exempt status are going back to the drawing board after an effort to remedy the situation through legislation is dead — for now.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mainers go uninsured as health care premiums rise
Maine’s health insurance marketplace has seen a decline in ACA enrollment, including thousands who canceled plans after certain tax credits expired.
Posted inMaine, News
Renters push for funding for eviction prevention program
A pilot program launched in 2024 helped more than 1,280 households avoid eviction.