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Baseball is on the table even as snow flies at annual Stratcon
01/17/2026

Baseball is on the table even as snow flies at annual Stratcon

The tournament, held every January, is a celebration of baseball and friendship.

Mt. Ararat girls basketball beats Bangor in defensive battle
01/17/2026

Mt. Ararat girls basketball beats Bangor in defensive battle

The Eagles use a 16-0 run spanning the second and third quarters to separate from the Rams.

23 sickened after swimming at Brunswick hotel pool, lawsuit alleges
01/17/2026

23 sickened after swimming at Brunswick hotel pool, lawsuit alleges

Several children and some adults contracted a bacterial infection after swimming in an improperly maintained pool, the plaintiffs claim.

Amid expected increase in ICE activity, Brunswick officials grapple with misinformation
01/16/2026

Amid expected increase in ICE activity, Brunswick officials grapple with misinformation

Superintendent Phil Potenziano said Brunswick schools have not yet interacted with immigration officers and reminded parents of their policies.

Response to Brunswick foam spill made many omissions | Opinion
01/16/2026

Response to Brunswick foam spill made many omissions | Opinion

The circumstances aren't as simple as the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority might have us believe.

These 2 January performances at the Chocolate Church Arts Center defy genre
01/15/2026

These 2 January performances at the Chocolate Church Arts Center defy genre

Resurgence Dance Company will perform "Thursday's Child" this weekend, and the Magid Ensemble will put on a "crankie" show on Jan. 23.

A heinous murder in Topsham became one of the fastest-solved crimes in Maine
01/15/2026

A heinous murder in Topsham became one of the fastest-solved crimes in Maine

In less than eight weeks, the case was solved, the suspects tried and sentenced, and the case closed.

How Maine businesses are preparing for ICE enforcement actions
01/15/2026

How Maine businesses are preparing for ICE enforcement actions

Companies that hire immigrants are watching what's happening in other states and taking precautions in case similar raids happen here.

10 Midcoast chamber updates to launch 2026 | Column
01/15/2026

10 Midcoast chamber updates to launch 2026 | Column

Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber of Commerce's director goes over upcoming events and welcomes new businesses.

How do ducks stay warm in winter? | Column
01/15/2026

How do ducks stay warm in winter? | Column

Mallards have extra high core body temperatures and a unique system of blood flow.

3 teens arrested, accused of shooting at home in Wiscasset
01/15/2026

3 teens arrested, accused of shooting at home in Wiscasset

Wiscasset Police say three shots were fired into a home on Tuesday. A similar incident occurred earlier this month in Alna.

01/15/2026

Woman fatally struck while outside her car on shoulder of Route 24 in Harpswell

The 71-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, officials say.

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