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Business, Food, Maine

Well & Good Brewing buys Mainely Custard in Freeport

by Tim Cebula May 20, 2025May 21, 2025

The brewery will add a beer garden and limited food menu to the ice cream shop this summer.

Maine

Windham firefighters union renews contract with town

by Rory Sweeting May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Windham Professional Firefighters Local 4095 recently renewed its collective bargaining agreement with the town government, with some updated language.

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Gorham Notes: Silver bullets for recycling to be removed

by Robert Lowell May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Silver bullets going away The silver bullets located at Public Works Department, 80 Huston Road, for handling residential recyclables will be discontinued on July 7, according to the town’s website. Residents are urged to use curbside collection for their recyclable items. Options also include Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St., in Portland, and it can be […]

Maine, News, Politics

Jared Golden plans to stay in Congress, won’t run for governor or Senate

by Gillian Graham May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

The centrist Democrat from Lewiston says he is focused on winning a 5th term representing Maine’s more conservative 2nd District in order to help his party retake the House in 2026.

Maine, News

Lisbon man, 33, dies after falling out of a boat on Cobbosseecontee Stream

by Emily Duggan May 19, 2025May 20, 2025

Chadd Brewin, 33, suffered an apparent medical event while fishing with his father-in-law.

News, Times Record

Bath color run raises money for playgrounds

by Paul Bagnall May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Experienced and beginner runners kept pace through clouds of color to connect people through play.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Portland City Council approves $171.8 million school budget

by Grace Benninghoff May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

The spending plan, which would require a 5.3% increase in the schools portion of the property tax rate, advanced on a unanimous vote but still needs to be passed by voters.

Maine, News

Maine resilience projects face yet another funding setback

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

The Trump administration is scaling back a multibillion dollar hazard mitigation grant program that states have long used to protect homes and businesses from floods and other disasters.