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New building at Rufus Porter museum in Bridgton shows artist’s influence
The new Graham Center will open June 20 at the museum, featuring murals by Porter’s nephew, Johnathan Poor.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
With Market Basket CEO’s ouster, could a boycott shape up in Maine?
The Massachusetts-based grocery chain is facing another shakeup surrounding its longtime CEO, who was fired and reinstated following public outcry and boycotts more than a decade ago.
Posted inCommunity, Health, Maine, New England, Times Record
Freeport High School students win organ donor poster contest
Three students from Freeport High School were the top winners of the New England Donor Services Donate Life High School Poster Contest and were honored at the Maine State House during the last week of May.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick library expanding access to outdoor gear
The Curtis Memorial Library now offers gear passes through Maine GearShare, allowing library card holders to access outdoor equipment for free.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
East Brunswick recreation-area plans win council approval
The plan suggests several projects, including trails, parking lots, a playground and a swimming area at a 231-acre property in East Brunswick.
Posted inMaine, News, Times Record
Richmond voters approve $3.2 million town and $8.8 million school budgets
Richmond residents learned at the annual town meeting that Laurisa Loon, town manager for nearly four years, had resigned effective immediately.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill to support later high school start times passes in House, Senate
The measure, which originally mandated a statewide 8:30 a.m. or later high school start time, was amended to create funding for districts to pilot a later start time.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education, Times Record
Member will resign from Freeport-area school board after end of school year
RSU 5 board member Cheyenne Farrell resigned before serving out her 2026 term, saying she could no longer serve in a way that aligns with the level of engagement and energy the role deserves.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Times Record
Dog photography the focus of new Brunswick studio
Soul Dog Studio on Range Road will start taking dog clients and their humans this summer.