Durham to vote on rescue plan spending

Harpswell’s shark sighting hotline busy so far

Local officials always "err on the side of caution" when a call comes in.

Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland

The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.

Conservation trust targets land in four-town ‘hot spot’

The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn "is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate," according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations.

Brunswick clothing designer puts poetry in motion

Catherine Fisher Clothing sells high-end clothing with a twist: Each garment is based on a piece of poetry written by the company's founder.

2021-22 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Nordic Teams

Tiny race cars provide big fun in Brunswick

Five racers competed in the opening night of 'The March Series' at Slot Car Junction & Fascination Station Toys in Brunswick. The friendly competition gives drivers a chance to test their skills in slot car racing, a deceptively tricky pastime.

Brunswick pizza joint’s price hike can be blamed on global economic forces

Tess' Market manager said the business had no choice but to raise prices for only the third time in 20 years.

Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic

Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.

Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved

The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.