Construction of new Brunswick-Topsham bridge expected to start in late June

A local group filed a request for a federal injunction to stop the $50 million replacement of the Frank J. Wood Bridge.

Marriage preparation retreats set for Augusta, Brunswick April 28, 29

Monmouth man sentenced on child porn charges

Jeffrey B. Matthews is to serve two years in prison after police found explicit images in his possession.

‘Hole in our hearts’: Family of Bowdoin graduate detained by Russia speaks out

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich faces a 20-year prison sentence on spying charges in Russia.

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, a Bowdoin graduate, on spying charge

The arrest of Evan Gershkovich, a 2014 Bowdoin College graduate, is the first time a U.S. correspondent was put behind bars on spying accusations since the Cold War.

Big Brothers Big Sisters moves Bowl for Kids’ Sake event to Hallowell

3 years later, the pandemic cocoon is giving way to social butterflies

Long after Maine's first case of coronavirus, communal activities and gatherings are reaching pre-pandemic levels again, though troubling remnants of isolation persist.

New Bowdoin president a psychology professor, dean with a global perspective

Safa Zaki is the first woman to lead the college in its 229-year history.

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.

New bill would grant towns more power in reducing speed limits

The Legislature's Joint Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday on L.D. 527, which would give towns power to create low-speed bicycle-pedestrian zones without approval from the Maine Department of Transportation.