Times Record News

Published
November 22, 2020

Archaeologists dig up history in Topsham

The 17th-century dwelling of an early English settler was excavated over the summer in a field off Foreside Road, helping historians piece together how early communities functioned at that time.
Published
November 22, 2020

Topsham to consider charter commission

Topsham's government review committee is recommending the town form a charter commission to review Topsham's entire form of government and suggest changes that could better serve the town.
Published
November 22, 2020

Gardens Aglow becomes drive-thru attraction amid pandemic

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens turned its annual Gardens Aglow light display into a drive-thru event to keep visitors at a safe physical distance from one another.
Published
November 22, 2020

Downtown businesses hope Brunswick shoppers will stay local this season

Historically, Brunswick has kicked off the season with a huge downtown event drawing between 1,000 and 1,500 people, but with gathering restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of the virus, many of those events have been canceled or gone virtual. Downtown businesses and supporters are hoping that even without it, Brunswick can be a holiday shopping destination, bringing a much-needed pandemic reprieve.
Published
November 22, 2020

BIW reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, making 10 cases last week

Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, announced the Maine CDC opened an outbreak investigation at the shipyard on Friday in response to the company's 10 new cases this week.

Published
November 20, 2020

Association helps needy, fishermen with new food program

The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association's new program looks to both feed the hungry and help fishermen struggling to make ends meet.
Published
November 19, 2020

For those with intellectual disabilities, COVID presents unique risks

Independence Association assists nearly 450 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Midcoast and throughout Maine. The day program is temporarily shut down, limiting clients’ ability to be out and about in the community, and staff and clients alike are struggling to keep spirits high.
Published
November 19, 2020

Wiscasset jail board approves new body scanner, hires

Jail responds to rule changes by the Maine Department of Corrections, requiring the jail to switch from video to in-person visitation with inmates.
Published
November 19, 2020

Lisbon’s Beaver Park popularity increases as pandemic grinds on

Mark Stevens, director of Lisbon parks and recreation, said the department sold out of family passes this year.
Published
November 19, 2020

WWII-era BIW women workers among those honored with Congressional Gold Medal Act

The Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act honors women who worked for the war effort during World War II, including nearly 2,000 women who built warships at Bath Iron Works.