The Cathance River in my hometown of Topsham provides a host of recreational opportunities. The upper sector offers easy flatwater paddling. In the middle is one of the finest coastal whitewater creek runs in Maine, rated Class III/IV in difficulty by the American Whitewater Association. Below a waterfall at head of tide, several miles of […]
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After seeing demand for food double, Bowdoinham Food Pantry unveils new garden beds during Open Farm Day
The food pantry serves over 60 households and has added take-what-you-need vegetable gardens to combat food insecurity.
Bowdoinham residents vote to lease the Recycling Barn without knowing cost
The town will continue operating at public works until it moves operations back to the Recycling Barn, which previously hosted the town’s recycling program for 30 years.
Topsham-area voters approve school budget, $9M school improvement bond
Maine School Administrative District 75 residents on Tuesday approved a $9 million bond for improvements to Mt. Ararat Middle School, as well as the $49.6 million proposed school budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The projects covered under $9 million bond include replacing the building envelope and windows at Mt. Ararat Middle School, as well […]
Hundreds gather for Mt. Ararat High School graduation
On June 12, friends, family and faculty gathered on the green at Mt. Ararat High School for graduation day.
Mt. Ararat High School has slate of eight valedictorians this year
Chris Hoffman, principal of the Topsham-based school, said there have been ties for valedictorian in the past, but never this many.
Renovated Bowdoinham Recycling Barn to host open house
The building’s owner wants the public to see improvements made to the barn over the past year.
Cathance River Trails get a makeover
Bowdoinham volunteers made upgrades to the Cathance River Trails, making them more user-friendly.
Photos: Nigerian dwarf goats prepare the grounds for Bowdoinham Food Pantry
The Bowdoinham Food Pantry is preparing to install new raised garden beds and recruited goats Honey and Ivy for help.
Bowdoinham woodworker and luthier will be featured at local art gallery
Mark C. Donovan creates art, furniture and musical instruments from Maine wood he forages himself.