Maine schools face ‘unfathomable challenges’ as omicron spreads

The Maine Department of Education reported Thursday that 4,946 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in school populations in the last 30 days.

With one exception, court sides with state in Brunswick-Topsham bridge ruling

A group that wants to preserve the Frank J. Wood Bridge had sued the state to prevent it from replacing the structure, and also sees win in judge's ruling.

Maine hospitals report spike in staff absences caused by COVID-19

MaineHealth and Northern Light Health are urging Mainers to get vaccinated to ease the burden on health care workers caused by the surge likely being fueled by the omicron variant.

Brunswick to revisit proposed indoor mask mandate

The town council previously rejected a similar proposal in October which would have mandated mask-wearing in all public spaces.

Bull Moose employees are retail chain’s new owners

Founder and owner Brett Wickard says that when he decided to sell the company, he didn't want the buyer to be someone who might not understand what Bull Moose is all about.

Defense contractors, including BIW parent, bankrolled campaigns of election objectors

Several companies froze their donations after the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, but the contributions then resumed.

Gardens Aglow display sees steady crowd, hopes to return to walking format next winter

This year, just over 22,000 vehicles carrying an estimated 88,000 people visited the Gardens Aglow display — a roughly 1% increase in ticket sales from 2020.

Brunswick-area conservation groups look to make climate action a New Year’s resolution

Omicron spreading in Maine as hospitalizations climb

The coronavirus variant made up 8.75% of the positive tests in the week leading to Christmas, according to genomic sequencing by The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor.

Topsham could get its own ice hockey arena

A local nonprofit is working toward building an indoor ice rink and a multi-use sports facility in town.