Topsham-area students bike away corona troubles

Mt. Ararat Middle School's alternative education students started bicycling this year after lunch to get exercise and fresh air, helping them focus better in the classroom when they return.

Richmond woman died of acute intoxication, authorities say

Robin Bowler, who with Dana Shulman was found dead in their Richmond apartment in early November, had taken several illegal drugs and one used to treat depression, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

House approves defense bill with BIW provision despite Trump’s veto threats

The $741 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer project for BIW, passed the lower chamber with a veto-proof majority.

Lisbon signs up for first solar savings

The town's agreement with Nexamp Community Solar will save the town upward of $15,000 per year starting next summer.

Lisbon High students likely to go remote following outbreak

The school closed this week to in-person and remote learning due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Death of Brunswick teen who took his life a sign of pandemic’s toll on young people

The midcoast community is mourning the loss of a high school football player whose parents have cited the coronavirus pandemic as a factor affecting their son's mental health.

BIW begins work on latest destroyer

The ship, named for a Navy master chief hospital corpsman, will be the 43rd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built by the shipyard.

Thousands of Midcoast residents in the dark following storm

Towns like Harpswell remained completely without power Tuesday morning, causing Maine School Administrative District 75 to cancel school at Harpswell Community School.

Brunswick police arrest California man on OUI, speeding charges

Fire destroys house in South Freeport

The blaze occurred Sunday night in a residence on Crow's Nest Drive.