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.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
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.
Brunswick councilor representing downtown district resigns
Toby McGrath, who was elected to the council in November, stepped down on Monday to deal with family matters.
Historic Brunswick hotel sold at auction
Details, including the winning bidder, amount and plans for the property are confidential under the purchase-and-sale agreement.
Brunswick officials consider opening Coffin School as second polling location
The council is expected to vote Monday on the second polling site, but the move will need to be approved by the secretary of state’s office.
No known COVID cases at Bowdoin College after three early infections
Local business owners are reporting a boost in business now that roughly 700 students are back on campus.
Maine CDC head recommends flu shot, increased vigilance as winter approaches
During a web panel with Mid Coast Hospital CEO Lois Skillings, Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, discussed coronavirus, his concerns surrounding cold and flu season, and the push for a vaccine.
Desert of Maine offering hands-on homeschool program around history, science of the site
Marketed as a tourist attraction for nearly 100 years, Mela Heestand, who bought the property with her husband Doug Heestand in December 2018, is hoping to showcase instead the wide educational opportunities in the “desert.”
Brunswick students go back to school
With one first day under their belts and another to go, families and teachers seem optimistic about the start of the new school year.