Jason Claffey

Times Record

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Published
March 21, 2023

Bath Iron Works accidentally overpays some employees, works to get money back

More than 100 BIW workers were mistakenly paid an extra $500-$800 — and in one case, $1,000, according to a union.
Published
March 17, 2023

Margaritas restaurant coming to Brunswick

Margaritas, which first opened in Orono in 1986, is opening its 26th restaurant in Brunswick at Merrymeeting Plaza.
Published
March 17, 2023

Sweet new life for former Big Al’s in Wiscasset

Sweetz & More, billed as New England’s largest sweets shop, will replace Big Al’s Super Values store, which closed last year after 35 years in business.
Published
March 16, 2023

Citing Ukraine war, King lobbies for BIW contracts

Sen. Angus King said the Navy should prioritize transitioning production at Bath Iron Works to the next generation of destroyer ships.
Published
March 16, 2023

Brunswick school officials won’t consider cutting teachers in budget talks

Brunswick School Board members said teacher layoffs are ‘off the table’ as it searches for budget cuts.
Published
March 15, 2023

Brunswick seeks volunteers for climate task force

Brunswick was awarded $50,000 by the state to develop a plan to fight climate change.
Published
March 15, 2023

Piano bar? Parking garage? Arcade? Brunswick taking bids to bring new life to old fire station

The old Central Fire Station, built in 1919, is listed in “good condition” but needs utility upgrades. The fire department recently moved to a new building on Pleasant Street.
Published
March 14, 2023

Barnes & Noble to open second Maine store in Brunswick

The once-beleaguered bookseller is opening a new store in Merrymeeting Plaza, one of 30 new stores the chain plans to open across the country.
Published
March 13, 2023

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Brunswick crash

Police said a 20-year-old Harpswell man collided with the driver of a pickup truck on Route 24.