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Brunswick to purchase former church for parks and rec facility
10/21/2025

Brunswick to purchase former church for parks and rec facility

Brunswick Parks and Recreation is planning to move its home base from Edwards Field to the 2 Columbus Drive property.

Sagadahoc County hires caseworker to connect locals with help they need
10/20/2025

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.

‘Misery’ and OgunquitFest highlight 6 Maine events this week
10/20/2025

‘Misery’ and OgunquitFest highlight 6 Maine events this week

See the play based on Stephen King’s novel in Lewiston.

13 Maine Halloween happenings to get you in the spirit
10/20/2025

13 Maine Halloween happenings to get you in the spirit

There are haunted house attractions, cemetery tours, scary movies and family-friendly fun all over the state, from Lebanon to Rockland or Kittery to Farmington.

Six Halloween live shows haunt Portland, Arundel, Kittery and Bath with music
10/20/2025

Six Halloween live shows haunt Portland, Arundel, Kittery and Bath with music

Space’s annual Halloween party on Oct. 31 features four bands.

ACLU asks judge to find that immigrants who are arrested have right to bond
10/16/2025

ACLU asks judge to find that immigrants who are arrested have right to bond

The ACLU says ICE and Border Patrol are detaining immigrants under a law that has traditionally been used for new arrivals. The government says it can detain people under the law regardless of how …

Mt. Ararat inducts inaugural Athletics Hall of Honors class
10/16/2025

Mt. Ararat inducts inaugural Athletics Hall of Honors class

Nine athletes, two coaches, one contributor and one team were honored last Saturday.

Maine school nurses raise concerns about new vaccine reporting system
10/16/2025

Maine school nurses raise concerns about new vaccine reporting system

Dozens signed a letter to state lawmakers, expressing worry about time burden and privacy associated with a new reporting module.

Pumpkin patch returns to Topsham church
10/16/2025

Pumpkin patch returns to Topsham church

Topsham community members volunteered to help the church unload roughly 1,000 pumpkins, which will be on sale through October.

Engine failure leads to dramatic rescue off Harpswell island
10/16/2025

Engine failure leads to dramatic rescue off Harpswell island

An express cruiser ran aground and began taking on water on Oct. 6. Help from Bailey Island, Portland, Yarmouth and Cundy’s Harbor soon arrived, and two people were rescued.

A case for compassion over suspicion
10/16/2025

A case for compassion over suspicion

In 2008, religious historian Karen Armstrong received the TED Prize, an award given to visionary leaders whose work can change the world. Her wish was to create a Charter for Compassion — a global …

Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups
10/16/2025

Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups

Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their …

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