Visiting Maine, Oprah extols virtues of Maine author, lobster rolls

The media mogul filmed a 'Book Club' episode in Harpswell with writer Elizabeth Strout, now available for streaming.

Brunswick church, businesses alarmed by weekend burglaries

Two Brunswick churches and two Bath Road businesses were burglarized.

Bowdoin grad Hari Kondabolu hopes ‘The Simpsons’ creators will keep character Apu after actor says he won’t voice the role

A 2017 documentary by comedian and Bowdoin graduate Hari Kondabolu criticized the show's stereotypical portrayal of the Indian-American character.

Bill seeks to bar large retailers from using the ‘dark store loophole’ in property tax battles

The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use. Walmart recently challenged Brunswick's valuation of its Cook's Corner property, a move that could cost the town more than $200,000 in tax revenue.

Topsham middle school student serving on education department’s first student cabinet

Madison Bleau, a seventh-grader at Mt. Ararat Middle School, is part of the alternative education program, giving her type of project-based learning opportunities she will advocate more students have access to.

Despite proposed cuts, Pingree ‘confident’ Bath shipyard will fulfill contracts

Department of Defense recommended slashing the number of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers built for the Navy between 2021 and 2025 from 12 ships to seven.

Opponents ask court to reverse approval of controversial oyster farm in Brunswick

The suit alleges a conflict of interest for co-owner of Mere Point Oyster Co. and Brunswick's Harbormaster Dan Devereaux, and accuses him of 'placing a thumb on the scale of the aquaculture licensing.'

Dresden voters agree to buy property next to Town Office

The $50,000 cost will be covered by town surplus funds and is expected to be offset by the sale of two properties, totaling $70,000.

Climate change to be tracked on Maine Yankee donated land

A land trust will take ownership of the Westport Island parcel.

Midcoast Humane to host rabies clinic in Cumberland