Joel Merry is Spirit of America Foundation – Maine Chapter’s County Official of January.
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Midcoast health and human service agencies eligible for United Way grant
United Way of Mid Coast Maine will hold a virtual technical assistance meeting for the application process on Dec. 18.
See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies
Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.
Sagadahoc County hires caseworker to connect locals with help they need
Sagadahoc County Commissioners approved opioid settlement funds to hire a professional who helps access the resources and services, from addiction help to heating aid.
What the Maine Legislature is up to in the summer
Although the first session of the 132nd Legislature adjourned in late June, our work as legislators continues. While summer can be a great time for my fellow legislators and I to spend time with friends and family, our sole focus still remains on how to best serve the people of Maine. Although we may not […]
Portland-based nonprofit secures funding for new recovery homes
The 8 new homes will serve rural counties across Maine.
Sagadahoc Preservation to host literary event with 20-plus Maine authors
Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc. will host “A Cool Little Book Fair” featuring more than 20 Maine authors at the historic Winter Street Center in Bath from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. This event is geared toward those who appreciate art, poetry, mysteries, romance, historical fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature and American Gothic revival-style architecture. […]
Last call for 2025 Sagadahoc County Teacher of the Year nominations
The form to nominate educators for 2025 Sagadahoc County Teacher of the Year will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Nominations will be accepted from students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members and associations/organizations. Self-nominations and nominations from family members are not accepted. To qualify for nomination, teachers must: • […]
Sagadahoc sheriff pushes past Lewiston mass shooting criticisms to win reelection
Incumbent Sheriff Joel Merry and his deputy, Sgt. Aaron Skolfield, have faced criticism for the department’s failure to remove weapons from a Bowdoin man who later killed 18 people.
Invasive emerald ash borer discovered for the first time in Sagadahoc County
Bath arborist says the insect, which has been ravaging ash tree populations in other parts of the state, has found its way to Bath.