The threat at Topsham-based MSAD 75 was not credible, police say, and there is no danger to the public.
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In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.
On Super Bowl Sunday, cheer on the local team with locally sourced wings
The Pats will be on the field. Put ‘meatier’ – and ‘cleaner’ – tasting local wings on your plate.
Mt. Ararat football coach Frank True retires
The winningest coach in program history steps down after two stints as the Eagles’ coach.
Maine small business owners bracing for soaring health care premiums if ACA tax credits expire
They join self-employed workers at a roundtable Monday to discuss the potentially devastating increases with U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Gov. Janet Mills.
Wrap your head around your local school budget | Opinion
Public forums, hours of meetings with various parties and crunching of numbers all play their part.
Five high school football playoff storylines to follow this week
Westbrook has enjoyed a turnaround year, but to keep it going, it’ll have to beat Marshwood in the Class B South semifinals.
Topsham high school briefly shelters in place following bomb threat
The shelter-in-place protocol was quickly lifted after the school was determined to be safe.
How do Maine schools decide to go into lockdown?
Experts say with careful planning and drills, schools can minimize trauma to students when responding to safety threats.
Reader looking for clothing alterations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please print an updated list of people who do clothing alterations in this area? Most of the internet listings I’ve seen are obsolete because people are no longer doing it or have moved, etc. — No name, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have Sue Roebuck, “Mom the Mender” […]