Police tried unsuccessfully to find the suspect Sunday using a K9 unit and a Maine Forest Service helicopter.
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Mt. Ararat principal plans more training, supervision after hazing investigation
But before his presentation Thursday, some players’ parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
Bowdoinham gallery exhibition features pour paintings
The Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery presents “Pouring It On,” acrylic pour paintings by artist/instructor Linda Murray and Merrymeeting Arts Center students Walter Chop, Drew Masterman, Nan Cumming, Barbara Snapp, Myra Delio and Karen Pelletier. The exhibition is on display Saturdays through May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an opening reception during those […]
Late Arrowsic resident honored by Midcoast lawmakers, Gov. Mills
Rep. Allison Hepler (D-Woolwich), Rep. Sally Cluchey (D-Bowdoinham) and Gov. Janet Mills welcomed family and friends of the late Judy Kahrl of Arrowsic to the State House recently to honor her work. Kahrl, doctor of philosophy in adult education, was recognized by the entire House of Representatives for founding Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights, an organization […]
Federal funding cuts trickle down to Midcoast libraries
Local libraries face a reduction in online resources, with rural libraries being hit the hardest. The cut in federal funding for the Maine State Library has already led to layoffs and a temporary closure as of April 10.
Uncertainty over tariffs fuels fears of a recession in Maine and beyond
Economists say Maine is likely to fare similarly to the rest of the country, or perhaps marginally better, during a possible economic downturn.
Mt. Ararat athletics starting a Hall of Honors
The school is accepting nominations for the inaugural class of 2025, which will be recognized in the fall.
Bowdoinham rep. introduces legislation to help restore access to Swan Island
Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, presented legislation at a public hearing on Monday before the Legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee that would direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) to develop a transportation plan for restoring reliable ferry service to Swan Island. In 2022, the ferry service for the island was discontinued due […]
Funding Maine’s future
This month, my colleagues in the Legislature and I passed a Continuing Services Budget to ensure funding for existing state operations over the next two years. The first part of the biennial budget addressed our most pressing issues and allows us to move forward on crafting a fiscally responsible two-year budget that meets our district’s needs. […]
Harpswell Community School parents raise concerns about class size
A group of Harpswell parents is asking the local school district to add another first grade class at Harpswell Community School next year to prevent an oversized class that would exceed the district’s guidelines. Several parents spoke out at a public hearing on Maine School Administrative District 75’s proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. […]