Residents in Topsham, Bowdoinham, Richmond and Gardiner are invited to a series of Community Conversation meetings to discuss the future of the Merrymeeting Trail. The meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Bowdoinham Community School (23 Cemetery Road, Bowdoinham), 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Enterprise Grange (15 Alexander Reed Road, Richmond), […]
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Construction on the Frank J. Wood Bridge now on time after legal delays
After a lengthy legal battle, the construction to replace the Frank J. Wood Bridge that sits over the Androscoggin River is underway by a Woolwich contractor. Reed & Reed, Inc. project manager confirms the bridge is on schedule in its current construction phase.
A different kind of ‘bank’ merger aims to keep Mainers warm
Maine’s wood banks are considering consolidating and forming a nonprofit to reduce costs and improve the firewood network across the state.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra begins its 35th season with contemporary piece
The opening concert of the season also features guest artists Kimberly and Robert Lehmann joining the orchestra for a Mozart concertante as well as a Sibelius symphony.
Surge in Maine voter registrations continues as election heats up
More than 5,400 people registered to vote in August, bringing the total of new registrations in Maine to nearly 23,000 so far this year.
Midcoast Wood Bank to hold open house as weather cools
Midcoast Wood Bank is hosting its first open house of the fall season at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at 505 River Road, Topsham. The all-volunteer group will be discussing its wood bank and the new network of established and new “wood banks in a box.” There are 12 wood banks in […]
Bath busker brings a taste of the oldies
A local accordion player has become a fixture at Brackett’s Market IGA in downtown Bath. People who pass by him are hit with a wave of nostalgia for the old tunes he loves to share with locals and visitors.
Rolando A. Amador Memorial Scholarship will hold a fundraising walk and run this Saturday
Harpswell resident honored for his life of honor nearly a decade after his passing.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions for 35th season
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra is seeking experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2024-25 season from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 28. Musicians interested in auditioning should prepare two contrasting solos to demonstrate agility, tone quality and phrasing. Wind and brass players should prepare a handful of standard excerpts, while strings will be asked to […]
Topsham furniture maker persists despite paralyzing illness
Dave Gosselin still finds a way to pursue his passion for carpentry and building through his Topsham-based family business.