A widely published poet himself and a co-owner of Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, Gary Lawless will be speaking about Ruth Moore’s life and writing this Thursday for a public event hosted by the Loose Ladies Book Club in Bowdoinham.
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Topsham School Board makes changes to proposed policy for transgender students
The SAD 75 board has been navigating parents’ concerns since early September, when they first proposed a policy aimed at protecting the privacy of transgender students who were out at school but not at home.
Midcoast towns get state grants to counter climate change
Bowdoinham is one of 53 towns across the state to receive a grant aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on Maine communities.
VFW offers scholarships for SAD 75, RSU 1 students, awards for teachers
Middle school and high school students and K-12 teachers in SAD 75 and RSU 1 have until Oct. 31 to enter contests for Veterans of Foreign Wars scholarships and Teacher of the Year awards. Middle school students can participate in the “Patriot’s Pen” essay contest by submitting a 300-400-word essay on the theme, “How are […]
Bowdoinham celebrates 261 years with weekend festivities
Bowdoinham residents will congregate for fun-fueled contests, games and an its infamous duck derby on Sept. 15 and 16.
SAD 75 makes revisions to its first-ever policy regarding transgender students
Topsham-based school board revises a new transgender policy with input from parents.
Local House reps finish legislative session with perfect attendance
Brunswick Reps. Dan Ankeles and Rep. Poppy Arford and Bowdoinham Rep. Sally Jeane Cluchey were present for 100% of roll call votes for the legislative session that wrapped up in July, making them three of only a few legislators with perfect attendance during the first year of the two-year term. “I worked hard to make […]
Midcoast residents ask state to turn unused railroad into recreation trail
The proposed Merrymeeting Trail would connect Brunswick to Augusta via a 34-mile unused railroad corridor that links with the Kennebec River Rail Trail.
Le Tour de Bowdoinham charity bike ride will donate food, funds to local pantry
Novice and experienced cyclists can enjoy a scenic bike ride through the hills of Bowdoinham on Aug. 19 to benefit the Bowdoinham Food Pantry.
Maine native fighting with Ukrainian army dies in combat
‘He felt it was honorable even though it wasn’t his country,’ Jeffrey Jones’ father said.