Times Record News

Published
June 11, 2020

No active cases of COVID-19 at Mid Coast Hospital

The hospital has not had a positive test for the virus since May 23, but staff maintains readiness in the event of a surge.
Published
June 11, 2020

Brunswick school board approves nearly $1 million in cuts to school budget

With the reductions, the school budget won't have any additional tax impact outside of the required $1.4 million payment on the new Kate Furbish School, which will increase taxes 3.1%.
Published
June 11, 2020

Police charge former Brunswick state senator after dog bites 2 people
Published
June 11, 2020

Lawmakers urge BIW to rethink expanding subcontracting amid tense union negotiations

Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree sent a joint letter to Dirk Lesko, president of BIW, suggesting the company refocus its efforts "on hiring, training and investing in Maine workers for these critical jobs" rather than expanding subcontracting.
Published
June 10, 2020

Brunswick councilors to discuss local policing in wake of protests

Councilors expect to discuss the police budget Thursday after receiving dozens of requests to "defund the police" and reallocate money from the department to social services, but councilors say that such a complicated, contentious topic likely will need more attention than just a budget workshop.

Published
June 10, 2020

Phippsburg Elementary School bus parade visits students on last day of school
Published
June 10, 2020

Bath Iron Works awarded $42.8 million contract addition for ship maintenance and upgrades

The shipyard will use the funds to continue maintenance and modernization of its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Published
June 10, 2020

Bath shipyard workers rally amid rocky contract negotiations

Workers held a demonstration Wednesday morning to show solidarity as union officials negotiate for higher wages, among other demands.
Published
June 9, 2020

Freeport restaurant cited by state for serving customers indoors

Though the state has suspended Dominic Petrillo's license for allowing diners inside his restaurant, he says what hurts most is knowing that someone in the community ‘called the tattletale hotline.’
Published
June 9, 2020

Brunswick assistant town manager charged with domestic violence

Ryan Leighton was charged Friday evening with the misdemeanor, and is scheduled to appear in court July 7.