Topsham-area school board considers word choice resolution after “Wuhan virus” reference at meeting

Some board members question if this violates freedom of speech.

Lifeguard saves three teens stranded by rising tide in Phippsburg

Lifeguard Patrick McKenna estimated he swam about 1,800 yards, or 18 football fields, in 54-degree water.

Woolwich medical marijuana store burglarized twice in 2 weeks

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office said Holistic Alternatives was burglarized early Monday and there are suspects in the case.

Wiscasset police charge man for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver

Wiscasset police charged a Hunter Proctor, 23, of Wiscasset with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and operating under the influence after an alleged road rage incident Friday.

Brunswick assistant town manager on leave following arrest

Town officials will be reviewing the information related to the arrest and charges, and will work to 'appropriately address' the matter, Town Manager John Eldridge said in an email Monday.

Bath police investigating after man drives truck into group of protesters at crosswalk

Bath police are investigating a confrontation between Black Lives Matter protesters and the driver of a pickup truck who allegedly drove into protesters who were crossing the street at a crosswalk Thursday evening.

BIW’s largest union rejects final contract proposal as clock ticks down

BIW’s final three-year contract offer includes an annual 3% pay increase, maintains current premiums on benefits including 401(k) and life insurance but would increase health plan co-pays. A union committee has rejected the proposal, putting negotiations in flux.

Lawmakers urge BIW to rethink expanding subcontracting amid tense union negotiations

Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree sent a joint letter to Dirk Lesko, president of BIW, suggesting the company refocus its efforts "on hiring, training and investing in Maine workers for these critical jobs" rather than expanding subcontracting.

Bath shipyard workers rally amid rocky contract negotiations

Workers held a demonstration Wednesday morning to show solidarity as union officials negotiate for higher wages, among other demands.

Police charge former Brunswick state senator after dog bites 2 people