The coastal park in Georgetown halted swimming for over an hour Thursday afternoon.
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Posted inFood, Gardening, Maine
Maine gardeners find it hard to leave a paradise they created themselves
Avid gardeners talked to us about what it’s like to leave beloved gardens they spent decades dreaming and building.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What’s causing unsafe bacteria levels at Maine beaches?
Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.
Posted inTimes Record
New legislation could lower your electric bill | Column
LD 2140 and LD 1949 aim to make electricity more affordable for all Mainers in the short and long terms.
Posted inTimes Record
The cost of battery disposal should be on producers, not taxpayers | Column
LD 474 aims to establish an extended producer responsibility model that requires the producers of certain batteries to submit a plan to collect and safely store and dispose of the batteries to the DEP.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Linda S. Plummer
GEORGETOWN – Linda S. Plummer, 68, passed away at her home on March 15, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. …
Posted inMaine, News
Boothbay Harbor police to distribute ‘body shield’ backpacks at local schools
‘It is believed that these backpacks can save lives,’ Police Chief Doug Snyder said.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Deborah T. Pendleton
GEORGETOWN – Deborah Thornton Pendleton – wife, mother, daughter, and friend – passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the …