Maine agency starts community conversations on arts and culture

The Maine Arts Commission is hosting community conversations to understand what resources towns across the state need to thrive culturally.

Police voiced frustration with Brunswick school officials during hazing investigation

'... it became clear that the school department had no intention on turning over the items requested in the subpoena in a timely manner,’ Detective Chris Balestra wrote in his report.

Brunswick High files appeal with MPA to allow varsity football team to compete in 2022

After its 2021 season was canceled midseason amid a hazing investigation, Brunswick's varsity football program faces two-year ban from competition.

Senate passes defense bill with potential benefits for BIW

The annual national defense act authorizes three new Navy warships that Bath Iron Works could bid on.

New seafood cookbook ‘Catch’ to benefit Maine fishermen nonprofit

Proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, particularly programs that aim to feed hungry Mainers and promote mental health among commercial fishermen.

Topsham woman killed in Massachusetts car crash

Brunswick nonprofit receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives and community facilities in Maine, New Hampshire

Bath museum’s new exhibit reveals Maine’s connection to the slave trade

Artifacts featured in the new exhibit reveal Bath-built ships and Maine captains and crews transported both enslaved people and crops manufactured by slavery.

New directory aims to boost visibility of women-owned businesses

The CEI Women’s Business Center launched Maine Women’s Business List recently. It has nearly 300 women-owned businesses listed so far.

Bath shipyard remains quiet on potential fallout of vaccine mandate for federal contractors

Bath Iron Works continues to refuse to answer questions regarding how many workers are vaccinated against COVID-19, how many have quit over the requirement, and what the company's contingency plan is.