School will start Sept. 14, with the first two weeks devoted to a “soft opening” of small group meetings with teachers to discuss procedures and what the fall will look like for students attending school both in person and remotely.
Hannah LaClaire
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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 man, animal control officer attacked by rabid fox
The fox, confirmed as rabid, also attacked the animal control officer. This is the third known fox attack in Brunswick this summer, according to police.
Construction on Brunswick Veterans Plaza to begin next week
The $320,000 Veterans Plaza monument will honor area veterans, living and dead, for their service, no matter when or where they fought. It is scheduled to open to the public on Veterans Day.
Bowdoinham town manager resigns after less than a year on job
Town Planner Nicole Briand will fill in as acting town manager until a replacement can be found.
Redevelopment authority seeking input on uses for 144-acres on former base
Some have expressed interest in seeing more recreation space, conservation lands or affordable housing. A survey is available online until Aug. 21.
Brunswick council considering changes to marijuana rules because current standards make retail impossible
As written, the conditional use ordinances effectively prohibit any retail marijuana in town, even in the places it’s supposed to be allowed.
Freeport-area schools present hybrid reopening plan, but some question efficacy of remote learning
As it is currently written, the plan focuses on the kids who are learning in the classroom. Remote-learning days will be geared toward independent learning, with assignments being made the day before while students are at school.
Freeport-area school board meeting ‘Zoom-bombed’ with offensive images
School officials will have safeguards in place to make sure the incident isn’t repeated at next week’s meeting.
Brunswick officials present second reopening plan
The new plan allows upperclassmen on campus but also carries increased risks for teachers.
Brunswick airport sees drop in flights but businesses still holding steady
With the Great State of Maine Air Show canceled due to coronavirus restrictions, officials are resigned to a year of significantly quieter skies.