Times Record News

Published
September 28, 2022

Mainers with Florida connections monitor Hurricane Ian, stay in touch with family

As the powerful storm makes landfall in Florida, those who live there are holed up at their homes, awaiting the onslaught of wind and water.
Published
September 28, 2022

Wastewater data suggests creeping COVID-19 levels in Midcoast

Though COVID-19 case counts have remained flat, wastewater data suggests concentrations of the virus are on the rise in Brunswick and Bath.
Published
September 28, 2022

184 Bowdoinham elementary students form human chain to help library open a bookstore

Bowdoinham Community School students moved 900 books up Main Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Published
September 28, 2022

Gov. Mills launches program to give grants up to $2,000 to family caregivers

The $5.1 million program is for family caregivers of patients with disabilities, such as Alzheimer's and dementia, who are being cared for at home.
Published
September 28, 2022

Defense contractor pleads guilty to making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign

Martin Kao, CEO of Navatek, organized more than $200,000 in illegal contributions after Susan Collins helped the firm land an $8 million Navy contract in Maine.
Published
September 28, 2022

LePage says Gov. Mills’ policies have fueled drug use, crime

Gov. Janet Mills defended her support for harm reduction efforts such as needle exchanges and anti-overdose medication, and Democrats said former Gov. Paul LePage put people at risk by opposing such measures.
Published
September 28, 2022

Big Apple on Stone Street robbed — again — in Augusta

Police say they are seeking a male who brandished a gun Tuesday night at the convenience store and fled with money. The shop has been robbed at least nine times over the past eight years.
Published
September 27, 2022

Gov. Mills widens fundraising advantage over LePage

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills holds a more than 2-1 fundraising advantage over former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage, and she also is benefiting from millions in spending by outside groups attacking her opponent.
Published
September 27, 2022

Brunswick community kitchen cuts into food system inefficiencies

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program's new Community Kitchen allows non-profits and businesses temporary access to commercial appliances, which the organization says will reduce food insecurity and improve the efficiency of the local food system.
Published
September 27, 2022

As strain on public school educators continues, Thomas College looks to provide a fix

The college has altered requirements that will allow students pursuing an education degree to work as substitute teachers and ed techs in public schools struggling to fill those positions.