Maine native fighting with Ukrainian army dies in combat

'He felt it was honorable even though it wasn’t his country,' Jeffrey Jones' father said.

SAD 75’s new interim superintendent — the district’s 6th in 5 years — is ready to get to work

Mt. Ararat Special Education Director Heidi O'Leary will replace Superintendent Steve Connolly on July 1.

Maine native part of team that found planet engulfed by its star

Morgan MacLeod designed the computer model that helped astronomers study the recent discovery, and what they believe might happen to Earth in about 5 billion years.

New life for old Yankee Lanes bowling alley in Brunswick

Harpswell Auto Sales will move its headquarters to the former bowling alley, which operated for 60 years.

Pending Middle Bay aquaculture lease vexes ‘voiceless’ residents

Local frustration around a proposed 17-acre aquaculture lease in Middle Bay exemplifies the frequent communication breakdowns between the Department of Marine Resources and the public.

Repeated leadership changes spark uncertainty among SAD 75 parents

Superintendent Steve Connolly announced his resignation last Thursday, claiming the political and ideological beliefs of some were dividing the district.

Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms

National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.

Brunswick ministry helps children appreciate mercy, compassion

Careful what you wish for: Snow removal industry overwhelmed by string of storms

After a mild December, snowplowing businesses were anxious to get back to work and make some money — until icy storm conditions sent trucks into ditches and delayed scheduled snow removal for customers.

With illnesses surging, Midcoast schools urge students to stay home if they aren’t feeling well

A recent spike in respiratory illnesses this month caused multiple schools in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham to close briefly for cleaning.