Lisbon school spending plan would increase local taxes by 4.7%

Lisbon's school superintendent proposes an $18.8 million budget.

Masks no longer required in Freeport as council lets mandate expire

Freeport police received four complaints about the mandate. In all cases, officers were dispatched, and no summonses were issued.

Maine lawmakers urge Navy to name Bath-built ship after fallen Mainer

Maine lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills have asked the Navy to name a destroyer after Master Sgt. Gary Gordon of Lincoln.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine drop to a three-month low

The state reported 9 more deaths on Wednesday even as hospitals‘ patient numbers continue to drop.

Topsham-area students falling behind in math, English

More than 55% of students were below or well below the state expectations in math and 45% of students scored poorly in English during the 2018-2019 school year.

Pownal OKs guide to rural preservation and limited development

The town may explore tax incentives for landowners to encourage traditional public access of private property as it changes hands.

COVID case numbers jump as state begins clearing test backlog

The new data does not represent current pandemic conditions, which are continuing to improve.

Midcoast Humane fundraising for new Brunswick animal shelter

Police will be at next MSAD 75 meeting as tensions rise over masking

Last week's meeting of the Topsham-based school board adjourned abruptly when children in attendance refused to wear masks.

Brunswick upgrades center to better serve local immigrant community

There are about 100 New Mainers in Brunswick, primarily from Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and more from Afghanistan may be arriving soon.