Local officials are waiting for what comes next at the federal level while they continue to grapple with a toxic chemical spill.
Kristian Moravec
Originally from a small town outside of Chicago, Kristian first moved to the East Coast for college. After completing school, living briefly in Central Asia, working in the real estate industry and studying journalism, she moved to Maine for the opportunity to cover vibrant, Midcoast communities. When she's not reporting, you can find her exploring new towns, hiking or painting.
High levels of toxic chemicals found in Brunswick airport hangar sewers
Citizen PFAS monitoring revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals in the sewer outfall of Hangar 6 in Brunswick, though a company hired to assess risk at the hangar said there is no leak of the toxic firefighting foams on the premises.
Brunswick officials voice support for better fish passage on the Androscoggin River
As conversation around fish passage at the dam grows this year, Brunswick Town Council took a stance in support of pursing a new fish ladder on one of Maine’s largest rivers.
Maine’s first incentivized stimulant treatment program shows promise
The program — the first in the state to offer treatment for stimulant use with financial rewards — shows promising data just over half a year into operations.
Brunswick waste digester proposal sparks debate
The project, which the developer has yet to formally apply to build, promises renewable gas, though residents are concerned of the project’s environmental impact.
Insurance claim will only cover a fraction of the Brunswick spill costs
The payout would cover just a fraction of the cleanup costs the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has accrued since the Aug. 19 chemical spill.
Brunswick Italian restaurant now open for business downtown
Pomelia opened its doors on Tuesday, bringing Sicilian cuisine to Station Avenue.
‘Frozen Jr.’ production a ‘lesson in resilience’ for junior high schoolers
Brunswick Junior High commemorates the season with its production of the Disney animated film.
Brunswick’s Tedford Housing provides a safe haven in Maine’s coldest months
The overnight Warming Center is one of few dedicated services in the region.
Brunswick ‘ICE raids’ are just rumors, police say
Awareness in the Midcoast is heightened as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown unfolds nationwide.