Under the new rules, all stores or businesses outside of a list of 27 'essential' industries, must close. The order lasts for 7 days, after which it's expected to be renewed. 

Amy Lent, former museum executive director, said she was fired via text message after sharing her plans to retire in 18 months.

The media mogul filmed a 'Book Club' episode in Harpswell with writer Elizabeth Strout, now available for streaming.

Police received a call about an abandoned vehicle off Bunganuc Road at 8:42 p.m. on Thursday, “describing circumstances that caused us to fear for the safety of the occupant,” Cmdr. Mark Waltz said.

Benchwarmers Sports Pub closed last week and both Maine Street Sweets and Timeless Cottage will close by the end of June.

“The time has come to pass the Fat Boy Drive-In on to new owners,” the Burton family wrote in a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page Saturday.

“None of the three of us believe that this is a hoax or something to be taken lightly,” said Chris Mixon, select board member. “I encourage people to wear a face mask, I just don’t believe I have the authority to mandate it.”

Police say a domestic disturbance sparked a standoff early this morning at 744 Neptune Dr. Police took a suspect into custody shortly before 8:30 a.m.

The patient is being treated in isolation, and caregivers are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. 

Wyler’s joins a growing list of Maine Street businesses that have shuttered in recent months, but Deb King, director of the Brunswick Downtown Association, doesn't think the vacancies will last long.

Bath police say the fox approached two dogs Friday but remained on the loose until attacking an 88-year-old man who had been attacked in September.

David Altenburg, 45, was charged with four counts of wire fraud after he allegedly embezzled from a Portland financial firm.

According to a statement from Bowdoin College, the school is aware of Staley's connection to Epstein and after a thorough review last fall, the board decided there was nothing in Jes Staley's actions or behavior that warranted any action from the board. He remains a trustee.

The popular Bailey Island restaurant plans to reopen on Wednesday after all employees are tested and the building gets a thorough cleaning.

The meeting will resume at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 5. Those who wish to watch must email Bath City Clerk Darci Wheeler before 5 p.m. Monday.

From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring. 

Meyers briefly talked about 88-year-old Norman Kenney of Bath who was attacked by a fox last week for the second time in four months.

In the widely circulated post, Heather Pelletier, owner of Brunswick’s The Rumpus Room, an indoor playground and activity space for children, said she would “never require a guest to mask up." But Monday, she said her words were misconstrued.

Topsham Solid Waste Director Ed Caron said he is composting the woodchips, as recommended by the state, to destroy the invasive worms.

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