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Forum about future of Topsham-area schools draws little interest

by Sam Lemonick Harpswell Anchor May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Only two community members spoke during public comment at the Harpswell Community School on May 13. Forums in Bowdoin and Topsham are planned for next week.

Business, News, Times Record

Bath Iron Works moves forward on parking expansion

by Paul Bagnall May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Bath Iron Works unveiled plans for a huge parking expansion around the shipyard and plans to replace the SUPSHIP Building.

Business, Community, News

Brunswick considers pause on data center proposals

by Katie Langley May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

There will be a public hearing on the proposed moratorium on June 1.

Community, Maine, News, Times Record

Victim in Brunswick killing remembered as proud Navy vet who put others first

by Katie Langley and Dana Richie May 19, 2026May 26, 2026

At memorial services Tuesday, friends and family members remembered Dennis Blasens not for the way that he died, but for the generous way that he lived.

Business, Maine, News

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program set to go nationwide

by Kelley Bouchard May 16, 2026May 22, 2026

The new nonprofit Generation US is already partnering with school systems in Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Community, Elections, News, Politics, Times Record

What’s on the June ballot in Topsham?

by Katie Langley May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Three school-related referendums, plus state primaries, will be decided on June 9.

Community, News

‘A firefighter’s firefighter’: Harpswell Fire Administrator Mike Drake dies at 52

by J. Craig Anderson Harpswell Anchor May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

During Drake’s tenure, the town hired its first full-time firefighters, extended firefighter coverage to weekends and saw voters approve a $6 million municipal fire station.