The revived Midcoast chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists provides artists with more venues to show their work, including a juried show this month in Belfast.
More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for an eco-friendly expansion.
A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust's Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn.
This year's concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
Former Morse High School teacher Sandy Crabtree says the Pine Tree Society's work for children and adults with disabilities inspires her and other artists.
A parent had called for the removal of "Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out," charging its subject matter was inappropriate for young students.
Maine's First Ship will host its annual Women's Shipbuilding Day Nov. 13, dedicated to encouraging female involvement in the construction of the replica of the historic pinnace Virginia.
Alysia Coats is appealing the denial of her request that "Beyond Magenta: Trans Teens Speak Out" be removed from the Woolwich Central School library, saying that it is inappropriate for elementary and middle school students.
Merrymeeting Gleaners hosts its weekly sharing table Wednesday in front of the Topsham Public Library, and will continue through the winter, taking operations inside once the weather turns.
The annual event encourages people to simply be nice, with a make-a-friend booth, free hugs from a "lobster," flowers and trolley rides among the offerings.
Connected was founded to bring together older people without partners, who often find it challenging to meet others, for speakers and good conversations.
The city has distributed 75 of 100 composting bins made of old lobster traps and hopes they spark further action to fight climate change at the local level.
From moral support to financial donations, including $10,000 raised at a fundraising event last weekend, the Bath community has showered the fire-damaged Dike Newell School's students and teachers with "an outpouring of love," the PTA says.
Retired Army Command Sgt. Gretchen Evans will be presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service for her advocacy work since suffering a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan.
Matt Barter has used his creative talent to portray the working harbors of Maine for much of his life. Now he's using is work to raise money for Maine Coast Fishermen's Association.
Bath officially took over the old high school building on April 1, 14 months after classes moved to a new $75 million school. Later this year, the city council will examine plans to repurpose the building into housing and a new fire station.
Phippsburg would see the highest jump in the towns' allocation to the district at 10.15%, while the increase for Woolwich would be less than a percent at .82%.
Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process – whether by voting or by working the polls themselves.
While an alliance of health organizations supports the proposed prohibition on the sale of flavored products in order to protect children, some researchers are concerned it could be a step backward for public health.
Five racers competed in the opening night of 'The March Series' at Slot Car Junction & Fascination Station Toys in Brunswick. The friendly competition gives drivers a chance to test their skills in slot car racing, a deceptively tricky pastime.
After losing her husband Alan to cancer in 2020, Brunswick's Nikki Eckert sold a portion of his 'dream property' to the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust for permanent conservation.
High school math teacher Sam Farrell covers topics such as saving, investing and loans, with the aim of helping his students avoid burdensome debt as they enter college or start their professional lives.
BluShift Aerospace, which hopes to launch research projects and satellites into space with its environmentally-friendly rockets, celebrated a successful first test of its MARVEL 2.0 rocket engine March 1.
Political veteran Tyler Washburn of Orr's Island and newcomer Ryan Larsen of Harpswell Neck are running for a seat on the School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors.
Bath's three-day Winterfest begins Friday with a parade of lights, followed by a weekend of performances from comedians, dancers and musicians, as well as free events led by local organizations.
State testing showed the presence of lead in the drinking water of three Bath schools, but school officials blame that on water fountains being shut down during the pandemic.
Curtis Memorial Library plans to purchase a mobile library, which will provide books, Wi-Fi and programming services to the people of Brunswick and Harpswell.
Bath has earned another bronze-level "Bicycle Friendly Community" designation from the League of American Cyclists, but cycling advocates see a continued need to improve infrastructure.
Brunswick's Oasis Free Clinics is offering virtual cooking classes from some of Maine's top culinary minds. Proceeds will help the nonprofit provide free health and dental services to the uninsured.
The Brunswick High School Honors Wind Ensemble overcame pandemic-driven challenges to become a semifinalist for The American Prize: Ernst Beacon Memorial Award for Performance of American Music.
On Jan. 31, members of Bath's Beth Israel Congregation marched up Washington Street to their synagogue in a reenactment of the building's dedication a century ago.
A pilot program from Merrymeeting Food Council and several partner organizations will try to address a labor shortage on Maine farms while helping low-income workers find steady jobs.
After fully unifying with MaineHealth, Mid Coast Hospital spent 2021 updating their internal processes and medical records system while battling a global pandemic.
On Jan. 1, Brunswick took ownership of a "spectacular" piece of land it had sought for decades. Now, town officials envision a future for the historic property.
Two dozen local children are waiting to be matched with adult mentors, partly because of a pandemic-driven shortage of volunteers, according to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brunswick/Bath.
This weekend, the Resurgence Dance Company will perform its contemporary ballet adaptation of "A Court of Mist and Fury," the second book of a popular series by Sarah J. Maas.
Bowdoin College has announced changes to its pandemic policies for the upcoming spring semester, including a booster mandate and a temporary shift to remote learning.
Two local environmental groups will host a six-part speaker series on climate change this winter. Viewers can attend the talks remotely on Zoom on Thursday nights starting Jan. 6.
A group that wants to preserve the Frank J. Wood Bridge had sued the state to prevent it from replacing the structure, and also sees win in judge's ruling.
Many Midcoast store owners said they suspect supply chain delays affecting national retailers may have encouraged shoppers to shop locally, contributing to their boost in business.
Sheep Island, off the coast of Owls Head in Penobscot Bay, will forever be protected from development, now that Maine Coast Heritage Trust has purchased it.
Artifacts featured in the new exhibit reveal Bath-built ships and Maine captains and crews transported both enslaved people and crops manufactured by slavery.
About 150 businesses supporting around 2,600 jobs are operating at Brunswick Landing, more than double the original employment projections for 2021 and surpassing the previous annual Navy payroll of $140 million.
Maine native Kate Stookey will take over the position at Maine Coast Heritage Trust in early 2022 after current President Tim Glidden retires at the end of this year.
“If you look at our heating bill, I think we heat our parking lot and part of Washington Street," said Chocolate Church Arts Center Executive Director William Lederer regarding the state of the 174-year-old building.
About 110 Bath-area students ages 5-11 got vaccinated through the clinic, making it the most well-attended COVID-19 vaccine clinics in a school, according Regional School Unit 1 Assistant Superintendent Katie Joseph.
With an unofficial total of 598 votes, early results show that Erica Carley Harris won the seat over three other candidates. Voters also elected two newcomers to the town council Tuesday.
The second-hand nonprofit store is among the latest businesses in the Bath-Brunswick area to close or scale back operations — a situation brought on by a lack of employees.
The survey is part of an ongoing revitalization effort for the Cook's Corner area, a commercial part of Brunswick dominated by strip malls and chain stores.
Projects for this fiscal year, which began in July and will continue through June 2022, include LED streetlights, an extension to the Allagash walking trail, airport repaving and electric vehicle charging stations.
According to Running Tide's website, the company is growing kelp that floats on the water’s surface to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as part of a pilot project.
The Maine State Music Theatre will finish its run of "Jersey Boys" in Westbrook before ending the season to avoid further monetary losses as a result of the pandemic.
Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
There are a dozen companies in the state, including two in Portland, that offer tours that allow the public an opportunity to try their hand at lobstering.
The former Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program chairperson and minister hopes readers take away lessons about bullying and working through differences in his book, ‘Soren's Story.’
The Front Porch Project is offering free community training sessions at a time when many families are facing added stress from the pandemic, advocates say.
The annual fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation had to go virtual due to the pandemic last year, but this time around there will be one component, a 5K road race, that participants may do in person if they wish on July 18.
Anna Korsen said the new state initiative, just the second in the nation, "has the potential to be the most important piece of child hunger policy" in the state.
Chef Christian Noe, "Nighthawk," will serve brewery customers from a food truck before also offering service inside the establishment at Freeport Crossing.
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival will take place in three locations in Portland over 11 days from July 29 to Aug. 8 and include more than 65 films from local, national and international filmmakers.
Its new Thrift and Gifts Shop is aimed at replenishing reserve funds it used during the pandemic to provide college scholarships and make other donations in town.
A nine-member community panel will review and recommend Freeport Police Department policies and hold public forums to strengthen the resident-police relationship.
Brunswick's economic development director hopes that with new businesses moving in and infrastructure improvements, the town can combat "disinvestment" in the commercial service district.
The revived Midcoast chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists provides artists with more venues to show their work, including a juried show this month in Belfast.
