Midcoast Senior College has announced its list of new courses for seniors who are interested in continuing to learn as they age. Fall Term I begins in September and runs through October. Courses are four to eight weeks long and are either in person or online via Zoom. No grades, no exams; senior college is […]

Join speakers from the Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited as they present “Pollution, Practices, Policy and Fighting to Save Brunswick’s Brook Trout” as part of the Sustainable Brunswick lecture series from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. The series is organized by Brunswick Environmental Planner Ashley Charleson. Discussion topics will […]

The nonprofit WindowDressers is offering a high-quality and low-cost solution to keep Midcoast homes warmer and lower energy costs. Its insulating window inserts fit inside existing windows to block drafts but let in sunlight. The inserts are built at barn-raising-style community builds across Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Everyone who orders inserts also participates in […]

The craft brewery, formerly based in New Hampshire, recently purchased a production facility on Park Avenue.

According to one expert, shark sightings at Southern Maine beaches are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem.

Letter writer Scott Farnum asks how the citizens’ initiative on voting somehow went from being a voter ID bill to an all-inclusive question (“Wording of voter ID question is undemocratic,” Aug. 7), mentioning numerous big changes to Maine election law. He blames the secretary of state for this “change.” In fact, there was no change. […]

The owner of Abbiocco aims to open by late September.

The magazine highlights 11 local restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops in its August feature.

All skill levels are welcome at the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon, taking place this year on Aug. 24. The triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. Proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. The Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is a sprint triathlon, which is the shortest category in the sport. […]

Proposed zoning ordinance changes would make it easier for mobile businesses to open.