Officials hope the money they save in rent can be redirected to programs and scholarships.
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.
‘We’ve got a mission to finish:’ Tedford Housing hosts annual homeless memorial service
“We carry their names to remember, to mourn, to celebrate,” Rev. Carol Ecklund read during the litany. “To offer support, to ensure that no life, no death, no passing from here to the beyond is unseen or unacknowledged, we carry their names.”
State approves controversial oyster farm on Maquoit Bay
Opponents intend to appeal the decision in court.
Controversial oyster farm on Maquoit Bay approved by state
Opponents intend to appeal the decision in court.
Brunswick council considering dramatic fee increase for farmers market vendors
To help cover the costs of moving the market to Park Row, the town is considering charging $13,500, nearly four times the current $3,500 fee.
Councilors vote to double school board compensation
The new $3,000 stipend, which goes into effect Jan. 6., makes Brunswick’s school board the highest paid in the state.
Plans for Brunswick’s new fire station moving along, town manager says
WBRC Architects is working to develop construction plans for the $13.5 million building, and officials anticipate bidding in early 2020.
Region 10 students spread holiday cheer
Certified Nursing Assistant and Emergency Medical Technician students spent Friday making over 400 holiday cards, which will be delivered to local senior care centers throughout the week.
Tedford Housing announces Maryland native as new executive director
Rota Knott will replace current director Craig Phillips, who announced his retirement in May.
The Santa Claus Fund donates remaining funds to Maine nonprofits
Tedford Housing, Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, Bath Area Food Bank and Maine Children’s Cancer Program each received $16,600; something former secretary Nancy Campbell said was “bittersweet.”