Brunswick teacher named Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year “I had no idea. It feels great, but wow.” Receiving the 2019 Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year Award may have caught Kathleen Curry off guard, but anyone who has been blessed to have her as a teacher during a two-plus decades career in […]
Coastal Journal
Midcoast news from The Forecaster.
State association lauds Topsham librarian as ‘outstanding librarian of the year’
Susan Preece has led the Topsham Public Library since 2005.
Freeport sees first look at short-term rental ordinance
The proposal would include mandatory registration, penalties for non-compliance and a limit on the number of people allowed.
Brunswick library’s ‘Collaboratory’ showcases Poe for Halloween season
The famed writers interests in conchology, photography and cryptography are also highlighted.
Land of Sand: Desert of Maine boosts community outreach
The owners want to increase the destination’s presence as an education and artistic resource.
Bath-area school board election draws 2 candidates for at-large seat
Incumbent Alan Walton of Bath faces a challenge from Lorna Ryan of Woolwich.
RSU 1 weighs replacement of 2 Bath elementary schools
Discussion about replacing Dike Newell and Fisher Mitchell is in the early stages.
Coastal History: Columbus Day was just another excuse for a party
The Bath landfill was closed this Monday in observance of Columbus Day, according to the sign on the gate. Apparently they didn’t get the message that Maine’s government has chosen to get rid of Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous People’s Day (or “The Holiday Formerly Known as Columbus Day,” as I call it.) […]
Brunswick student food program makes changes to reduce stigma
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program seeks to broaden its outreach to older students through more discreet methods.
Haunted History: Red Cloak Tours tell tales from Bath’s paranormal past
The lantern-lit walks are held along several Mid Coast communities.