The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use. Walmart recently challenged Brunswick’s valuation of its Cook’s Corner property, a move that could cost the town more than $200,000 in tax revenue.
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.
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‘We have work that remains unfinished:’ Rep. Mattie Daughtry announces state senate bid
Daughtry is running for the District 24 Senate seat held by Brownie Carson, who announced his retirement late last year.
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Opponents ask court to reverse approval of controversial oyster farm
The suit, filed Friday, alleges a conflict of interest for co-owner of Mere Point Oyster Co. and Brunswick Harbormaster Dan Devereaux, and accuses him of ‘placing a thumb on the scale of the aquaculture licensing.’
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Square dancing tradition alive in Topsham
Many dancers say that square dancing is more than the frilly-dressed dancing of days gone by, it’s also a great way to get boost both physical and mental health.
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Freeport to consider looser restrictions on marijuana cultivation
The council will host a workshop prior to the Jan. 21 council meeting where it will discuss the possibility of allowing recreational marijuana cultivation in town. Freeport currently only allows medical cannabis growth.
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Portland restauranteurs to open new steak and oyster spot downtown
From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring.
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Amid continued growth, Brunswick airport looking for manager, hoping to attract flight technician school
In November, the airport surpassed the number of flight operations (22,847) the active-duty Naval Air Station did in 2005, the last year all the base squadrons were fully operational.
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A+ in music: Band made up primarily of Brunswick High School faculty to perform in Freeport Saturday
Mama Tried is a band of “non-professional musicians” that practice in math teacher Clark Porter’s basement after school on Wednesday nights. Their third gig at Cadenza benefits the Brunswick Area Student Aid Fund.
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Recreational pot business gets Bath board approval on third try
With the planning board hurdles out of the way, Highbrow owners still need to obtain local and state retail licenses. They submitted their application to the state last month and are waiting to hear back, and hope to appear before the Bath City Council during its next meeting.
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A new look, new location planned for Brunswick’s Grampa’s Garden
The short move for the store specializing in natural therapies, coupled with a planned move for Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe at the end of the year, means a facelift and a possible remodel for the Tontine Mall.