Police: Topsham woman faces multiple charges in burglary, car fire

Groups claim ‘alarming levels’ of ‘forever chemicals’ found in Brunswick

A Maine Department of Environmental Protection project manager said that while the findings shouldn’t be dismissed, the testing method used by the local groups is not in line with state standards.

Crucial vote on proposed Brunswick homeless shelter expected Tuesday

The Brunswick planning board will vote Tuesday on Tedford Housing's proposal for the Cook's Corner area.

Gouldsboro OKs pitch for Maine Cabin Masters remake of Jones Pond cabin

The cedar-shingled cottage’s interior needs a complete renovation, and a local resident is pitching the estimated $80,000 project as a job for the DIY Network program.

COVID-19 hospitalizations exceed 400 for the first time in Maine

There were 403 patients hospitalized with the disease Monday, but the number of ICU patients has remained steady.

Sen. King touts BIW to Senate appropriations chair during tour

King said he invited Tester to the shipyard to witness what it takes to build an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.

Brunswick High School goes remote due to COVID-19 surge

With 43 active cases of COVID-19 reported at Brunswick High School, Superintendent Phil Potenziano wrote in an announcement Saturday that the situation is untenable.

Brunswick approves indoor mask mandate for all public spaces

Modeled after Portland's, the controversial mandate was passed on an emergency basis Thursday and will come into effect on Jan. 12.

Freeport to distribute $160K in COVID-19 hazard pay to first responders

The funds will be distributed among 76 first responders that were employed with Freeport's fire and rescue or police department between April 2020 and March 2021.

Wiscasset jail combats another COVID-19 outbreak

About 65% of the jail’s employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.