Brunswick Salvation Army store permanently closes amid labor shortage

The second-hand nonprofit store is among the latest businesses in the Bath-Brunswick area to close or scale back operations — a situation brought on by a lack of employees.

$4.1 million infrastructure project underway at former Brunswick base

Projects for this fiscal year, which began in July and will continue through June 2022, include LED streetlights, an extension to the Allagash walking trail, airport repaving and electric vehicle charging stations.

Harpswell oyster hatchery may farm kelp at Mitchell Field

According to Running Tide's website, the company is growing kelp that floats on the water’s surface to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as part of a pilot project.

It’s almost time to count the loons

The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples' Long Lake.

Business momentum picking up at Brunswick’s beleaguered Cook’s Corner

Brunswick's economic development director hopes that with new businesses moving in and infrastructure improvements, the town can combat "disinvestment" in the commercial service district.

State watching rabies attacks, new strain potential issue

A recent spree of attacks in Topsham points to a potential cluster of rabies, but not more rabies in the state, experts say.

Experts unconcerned about recent dolphin, porpoise deaths in Maine

Lynda Doughty, Marine Mammals of Maine founding executive director, said there are no obvious connections between the recent deaths of four animals.

Sweetser to address increased local mental health needs

The need for services was a growing concern before the pandemic, which clinicians say has sparked more cases of anxiety and depression.

Bath Tech students filling a pandemic void at Midcoast senior center

A partnership with Mid Coast Senior Health Center gives the school's CNA students practical experience and the center some much-needed caregivers.

Freeport continues to explore tax break for L.L.Bean