Target date for Mid Coast, MaineHealth merger delayed, but moving ahead

The Brunswick hospital announced its merger with MaineHealth, a health care group with more than a dozen hospitals and medical offices stretching across the state and into New Hampshire, in February 2019 and hoped to be fully integrated by Jan. 1, 2020.

Durham accepting nominations for select board, budget committee, RSU 5 board

Nomination papers are available at the Durham town office. Candidates must collect between 25 and 100 signatures of registered Durham voters and return them to the town clerk’s office by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

Ice arena at Brunswick Landing still in works, temporary rink in Topsham to open next month

The temporary rink is slated to open at 20 Atwood Road around Jan. 10, depending on weather.

Photo: A stroll on the sand

Transportation remains a challenge for asylum seekers

Midcoast Literacy will launch new software to help.

Bath YMCA to close on Landing Y property, still raising funds for capital campaign

Officials hope the money they save in rent can be redirected to programs and scholarships.

‘We’ve got a mission to finish:’ Tedford Housing hosts annual homeless memorial service

“We carry their names to remember, to mourn, to celebrate,” Rev. Carol Ecklund read during the litany. “To offer support, to ensure that no life, no death, no passing from here to the beyond is unseen or unacknowledged, we carry their names.” 

State approves controversial oyster farm on Maquoit Bay

Opponents intend to appeal the decision in court.

Controversial oyster farm on Maquoit Bay approved by state

Opponents intend to appeal the decision in court.

Brunswick council considering dramatic fee increase for farmers market vendors

To help cover the costs of moving the market to Park Row, the town is considering charging $13,500, nearly four times the current $3,500 fee.