Durham residents to vote on hiring a town manager

The town staff has more than doubled in size in the past six years, but the organization has not changed in response to that growth, select board Chair Kevin Nadeau said, adding that the town has “outgrown” the town administrator style of government. 

Photos: Teacher appreciation in full bloom

Brunswick native Kate Foye to run for vacant council seat in January

Foye, who works for the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, announced Wednesday that she will run to represent District 6 in a January special election to replace councilor Toby McGrath, who stepped down last week to tend to family matters. 

Little movement as Freeport, owners remain at odds over Island Rover

The boat has been finished for at least two years, but neither party can agree on how to get it in the water. This quagmire, which has entrenched the Island Rover Foundation, the town of Freeport and majority owner Carter Becker for well over a decade, remains unchanged. 

Little movement as Freeport, owners remain at odds over Island Rover

The boat has been finished for at least two years, but neither party can agree on how to get it in the water.

Presumed positive case of coronavirus at Brunswick’s Harriet Beecher Stowe

In a letter to the community, Superintendent Phillip Potenziano said the department is awaiting confirmation from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, but that officials are informing families “out of an abundance of caution.” 

Brunswick family designs town flag, hopes to start public process

Nathan, Molly and Isla Tefft spent more than a year designing and creating a flag they feel represents Brunswick, only to find out the town had adopted an official flag just weeks before.

Brunswick officials looking to revitalize Cook’s Corner as area grows

Details are still being worked out, but the town’s economic and community development director hopes to create a sense of place that will draw businesses and visitors to the area while acting as a guide for future growth. 

Freeport area school district will allow fall sports under MPA guidelines

Players and coaches say they’re happy to be back and are thankful just to be able to play, even if the season looks different than they expected.

Brunswick Police install cruiser cameras; talk of body cameras expected later this year

According to Town Manager John Eldridge there are still hurdles to get over with body cameras, such as pricing and video storage, but officials welcome the discussion once the police department is comfortable with using the new video system.