The Times Record

26/10/2025

Sustainable Practice: Winter is coming — here’s a weatherization checklist. October is a golden window to get ready before winter’s first blast.

October is a golden window to get ready before winter’s first blast.

26/10/2025

Stories from Maine: How a BIW-built ship became a Navy legend. The USS O’Bannon’s fame began with battles against Japanese vessels in World War II.

The USS O’Bannon’s fame began with battles against Japanese vessels in World War II.

25/10/2025

Detention takes a hike at Morse High School. High school students can opt out of traditional detention in favor of a nature walk.

High school students can opt out of traditional detention in favor of a nature walk.

25/10/2025

New accessible nature trail unveiled in Brunswick. The path at Woodward Point is designed to be navigable by wheelchair users and others with mobility constraints.

The path at Woodward Point is designed to be navigable by wheelchair users and others with mobility constraints.

24/10/2025

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.

Sagadahoc County Commissioners approved opioid settlement funds to hire a professional who helps access the resources and services, from addiction help to heating aid.

24/10/2025

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.

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

19/10/2025

Stories from Maine: Ferries ruled transportation on the Kennebec River from mid-1700s to 1920s. Before bridges were built over the Kennebec in the Midcoast, crossing between Bath and Woolwich was a pricey, time-consuming experience.

Before bridges were built over the Kennebec in the Midcoast, crossing between Bath and Woolwich was a pricey, time-consuming experience.

18/10/2025

Bath launches the Fit Up Grant Program to fill out downtown. The city is offering matching grants to help new small businesses get a foothold in the area.

The city is offering matching grants to help new small businesses get a foothold in the area.

18/10/2025

Changes at busy downtown Freeport intersection yield results. The town has wrapped up the Bow and Main streets traffic survey, with plans to revisit changes at the congested intersection next spring.

The town has wrapped up the Bow and Main streets traffic survey, with plans to revisit changes at the congested intersection next spring.

17/10/2025

Pet of the Week: Smart and playful dog Zena at Midcoast Humane needs a forever home.

If you've ever dreamed of sharing your home with a superstar, Zena is your girl. This stunning husky mix turns heads with her beautiful coat and keeps hearts full with her Celine Dion–level vocals — yes, she sings (and howls) with feeling!

Zena is not just a pretty face — she's also incredibly smart. She thrives on mental stimulation and loves playing pattern games, solving puzzles and chasing balls like a pro athlete. She's got the brains and the energy, making her a perfect adventure buddy or active family companion.

Her heart? Pure gold. Zena bonds deeply and shows her love with those soulful husky eyes and joyful spirit. Whether she's serenading you or mastering a new game, she brings warmth and laughter wherever she goes.

Zena would do best in a home that can keep up with her playful mind and give her plenty of room to sing, run and shine. If you're ready for a best friend who's equal parts diva, genius and cuddle bug, Zena is waiting to steal your heart.

17/10/2025

Meet the candidates running for Bath City Council. Two candidates are vying for an at-large seat, while three are running uncontested for RSU 1 board seats.

Two candidates are vying for an at-large seat on the Bath City Council, while three are running uncontested for RSU 1 board seats.

17/10/2025

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

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