BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College on Oct. 11 announced it would seek to build a 1,300-kilowatt solar power complex to generate about 8 percent of the electricity the college uses. The facility as planned would be nearly eight times as large as the state’s largest solar energy installation at Thomas College, according to a release from […]

BRUNSWICK — Town officials hope pedestrians will find Maine Street a little easier to cross after two raised crosswalks are installed this month. Construction of the two structures began Monday, nearly a year after concerns from business owners about dwindling parking spots halted the project.  The work will require the permanent removal of seven parking spots […]

BATH — Community members and groups were honored Oct. 12 during the 15th annual Bath Citizen Involvement Day, held at Waterfront Park as part of Autumnfest. In addition to the award winners, the Community Spirit Award was renamed in honor of Al Smith, the city’s former community development director. Smith worked for the city for […]

BRUNSWICK — Bull Moose is expanding to occupy the entire first floor of 151 Maine St., where it will soon have a larger book selection. The retail chain announced on Oct. 10 that renovations are expected to be finished by mid-November. The store will remain open during construction. Since Bull Moose started in 1989 on […]

BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society will hold “Adoptober Weekend” this Friday through Sunday. Each day from noon-6 p.m., the shelter at 30 Range Road will waive adoption fees for all cats 6 months or older, provide discounts for all dog adoptions and accept donations of any size for small animals, including rabbits and guinea […]

HARPSWELL — The Harpswell Community School Playground Committee is holding a raffle with a $10,000 cash prize to raise money for a new playground. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $100 each at the elementary school at 308 Harpswell Islands Road. Up to five name can be written on each ticket, and only 400 tickets […]

BATH — Three incumbents are running opposed Nov. 5 for new terms on the City Council. Councilor Mari Eosco of Washington Street is running again in Ward 5, Councilor Leverett “Tink” Mitchell of Old Brunswick Road is seeking re-election in Ward 7, and Councilor Steve Brackett of Middle Street is on the ballot again as […]